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happening in the real world rather than in a story
real-life problems a real-life drama
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Recent Examples of real-life
What began as a routine workday quickly spiraled into a real-life sitcom for one unlucky worker—whose only mistake was leaving his shoes by the door.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Ben Affleck's Argo is a real film about the ruse of making a fake film to help rescue real-life hostages in Iran.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 4 July 2025
That means staying close to industry, investing in real-life learning, and adapting programs to meet the demands of a changing economy.
—Marvin Krislov, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Pic is based on the real-life story of Politkovskaya’s pioneering crusade for an independent voice in Russia in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 June 2025
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Ben Affleck's Argo is a real film about the ruse of making a fake film to help rescue real-life hostages in Iran.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 4 July 2025
That means staying close to industry, investing in real-life learning, and adapting programs to meet the demands of a changing economy.
—Marvin Krislov, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Pic is based on the real-life story of Politkovskaya’s pioneering crusade for an independent voice in Russia in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-life
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In fact, many clinicians have voluntarily migrated to direct-to-patient care models, such as direct primary care and direct specialty care, for these very reasons.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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To answer these questions, NPR interviewed top vaccine researchers — including some tasked with looking at the very issue raised by this study about the safety of the DTP vaccine.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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As part of this collaboration, select Sephora locations will be offering free scoops of the actual rainbow sherbet on National Ice Cream Day, which is July 20.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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All in all, the game is loaded across the board with minor upgrades that add up to a lot, along with a few actual big changes.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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With affordable and accessible programming rooted in real-world experience, Valdez is helping to shape a new kind of youth education that blends creativity, entrepreneurship, and digital literacy.—
Katie Salcius,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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This partnership paves the way for using bricks made from recycled coffee grounds in real-world construction projects.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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If no deal is reached by August, there is a real danger that President Trump will impose high tariffs.—
Myron Brilliant,
Time,
9 July 2025
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The only thing more impressive is the cast's ability to maintain real, long-term relationships despite spending nearly two decades playing some of the most awful characters on TV.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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As most readers already know, the Beatles’ final U.S. tour closed the door on touring altogether.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Suge Knight recalled his final moments by 2Pac’s side in September 1996 while chatting from behind bars with People in a story published Tuesday (July 1).—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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This is world-building at a scale previously unthinkable, turning thousands of data points into an authentic, explorable universe for visitors of the sunshine state. 5.—
Kristen M. O’Hara,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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For authentic crispy edges at home, Lloyd’s pans are the gold standard—just don’t hold back on the oil.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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Would the cost to devise a bona fide simulation be worth the effort?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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As far as the classic-car market is concerned, Jaguar’s E-Type may have an iconic aesthetic, but its value is dwarfed today by that of the German marque’s original 300 SL, which has become a bona fide blue-chip collectible.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-life. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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