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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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Daniel Coleman—the real-life Danny—is now a bonafide children’s superstar.
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Veronique Greenwood, Time, 29 May 2026
This segment will highlight outrageous, awkward, and unforgettable real-life stories.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Next, to map out the power and energy performances of individual cells under real-life conditions, the team tested the batteries at varying currents and at temperatures from −20 °C to 45 °C.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Case in point, the singer’s ongoing trademark war with real-life Las Vegas showgirl Maren Wade.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 May 2026
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Veronique Greenwood, Time, 29 May 2026
This segment will highlight outrageous, awkward, and unforgettable real-life stories.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Next, to map out the power and energy performances of individual cells under real-life conditions, the team tested the batteries at varying currents and at temperatures from −20 °C to 45 °C.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Case in point, the singer’s ongoing trademark war with real-life Las Vegas showgirl Maren Wade.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-life
Adjective
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Potential side effects The downside to treating zinc cream like an overnight face mask is that the very thing making skin look calmer can also unearth problems beneath the surface.—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Then to Sydney Harbour, the very scene of that embarrassing capsize exactly a year earlier, and the Americans won the event outright for a first win since October 2023.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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That space was brought to life inside the Plaza’s actual theater, where the walls were repapered in gold, adding to the gold lame Austrian curtain onstage.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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More affordable housing near transit with actual income targeting for the families already living here.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Yet over the past year, real-world deployment of humanoid robots in China has accelerated.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Part of the strategy was the idea of marketing Lestat as a real-world character and musician.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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This left Aniya to couple up with KC, who moments before opened his door to no one, which led to a popular meme online, and let’s be real, the first of many meme-worthy moments from KC.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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However, certain features—like real-time GPS tracking, escape alerts, activity tracking and custom voice commands—typically require a subscription plan.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Arsenal fans flock to final Few people understand Arsenal’s global fanbase like Smith – a man who has fostered a community of listeners from around the world from his home in the United States.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Ogwumike’s clutch shot was needed because the Sparks (4-3) squandered an eight-point lead in the final 4½ minutes.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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But the most authentic experiences happen in small clubs and at late-night radio shows where the music was first created.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But like its predecessor, Yellowstone, the series also romanticizes the industry, pairing authentic ranching challenges with larger-than-life drama.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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For Democrats in this robustly blue state, part of the challenge in figuring a path forward is that every candidate — even those already in power — pitches themselves as a bona fide progressive against the status quo.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Its first season had strong ratings, but by season two, the show had become a bona fide phenomenon and eventually passed The Sopranos for the most viewers of an HBO show ever.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-life. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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