REAL-WORLD Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

real-world

adjective

Definition of real-world

as in real-life

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Recent Examples of real-world The vulnerability described in the research is highly complex and presents a low risk to customers under real-world conditions. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 In real-world games, the performance differences were more mixed. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026 Most real-world cybercrime still relies on easier and cheaper methods, such as exploiting software vulnerabilities, stealing credentials, phishing, malware and ransomware. — Chetan Jaiswal, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 Even those that model the behavior of quantum systems use incredibly simplified models that don’t reflect any real-world systems. — ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for real-world

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Adjective

Picking the right Mac Matte Lipstick from their range of more than two dozen shades can be a challenge, especially since the real-life colors of Mac lipsticks don’t always match up to their online photos.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
After the same leopard served as its face since 2008, the team traveled to the Cotswolds in England in 2023 to meet Bagheera, the real-life leopard who has represented the Swiss fest on the world stage since 2024.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of real-life

Adjective

Make the thing, refine one detail, and let the actual work answer the outside noise.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
The researchers compared each graduate’s actual first employer against every other firm that plausibly could have hired them, then measured how the presence of fellow Ivy Leaguers at those firms shaped where graduates actually landed.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of actual

Adjective

There’s also an swanky Indian restaurant, Indian Accent, for authentic upscale dishes and an extensive global wine list.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Few people in the history of the game are as colorful, charming, genuine, authentic and honest as Wash’.

— Mac Engel August 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of authentic

Adjective

Malachai Smith also adds depth at receiver, and Drew Follett, a USF commit, gives the Hornets a bona fide weapon at tight end.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
Beyond soccer, the WNBA has never been more culturally significant, producing a deep roster of bona fide stars while becoming a recurring political flash point.

— Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of bona fide

Adjective

In January, the bank asked the judge to throw out Arbuckle’s claims, arguing that evidence exchanged by both sides showed no key factual disputes requiring a jury to resolve.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Comcast is likely to dispute the negligence claim and may dispute at least some of the factual allegations.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

Definition of factual

Adjective

Ted Pappageorge, of Culinary Workers Union Local 226, said the policy is not effective, especially for married couples who both rely on tips as spouses must share the $25,000 cap.

— Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Measles is highly contagious, but the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is highly effective, and protection generally lasts for life.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of effective

Adjective

Trump has said that using granite rather than concrete for the helipad was his suggestion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
The Iraqi British architect became famous for her intensely futuristic style characterized by curving façades, sharp angles, and severe materials such as concrete and steel.

— Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

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