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 Each design was simulated spinning mid-flight and overlaid on 100 real-world backgrounds, then scored by a perceptual model built to mimic human vision, where a lower score meant better camouflage. — New Atlas, 17 July 2026 Humor here, is key, but mixed with a real-world sort of sadness that only someone like Tasjan — and Snider — could bring. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026 Although there is no date on the real-world release, Apple has taken further steps to prepare Apple Maps’ ad inventory. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The Beyond Blindness camp aims to give students more confidence while building real-world skills. — Paul Bersebach, Oc Register, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for real-world

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Adjective

Convinced the program is failing to teach the girls any real-life skills, Tatum throws out the rulebook and launches her own unorthodox agenda to prepare them for adulthood.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 July 2026
Rather than building every lavish living room and sweeping residence on a soundstage, productions often turn to real-life properties that help define their characters and set the tone.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

Definition of real-life

Adjective

Tate’s case previously included three counts of rape, four counts of actual bodily harm, two counts of human trafficking and one count of controlling prostitution for gain.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 July 2026
Now, here are two guys who know how to build, if not quite an actual Underground Railroad, one hell of a funicular.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of actual

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The stage will combine an LED volume wall, advanced camera tracking and real-time 3D engines to blend physical sets and actors with digital environments.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
But beyond those dates, bookings for June 10 through July 19 totaled 430K nights, roughly flat compared to last year, suggesting no real uplift on those days, Linda Rollins, an AirDNA research analyst told the Miami Herald.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of real

Adjective

D4vd stood to make millions from future albums D4vd turned a viral gaming hobby into a bona fide music career by creating songs for gamers to use in videos.

— Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
That’s to say nothing of their current young shortstop, Colson Montgomery, who is a bona fide great player.

— The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of bona fide

Adjective

Sanders noted that the president’s proclamation, which imposed a partial travel ban on holders of Antigua and Barbuda passports, contained several factual errors.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
The service has launched on the App Store, Google Play and a dedicated website with more than 100 titles across crime, drama, reality, dating, factual entertainment and docs.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 July 2026

Definition of factual

Adjective

Nearly a decade ago, a city task force spurned proposals to ease those restrictions to foster housing development north of Fifth along Washington, said Mooney, who is retiring from the city effective July 31.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
To what extent should the effective use of AI in the application process be applauded?

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026

Definition of effective

Adjective

The building appears to be still in the framing stage with workers making adjustments to the concrete pylons as cars zip past.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Wednesday's press conference provided little new concrete information about the case but appeared to be part of an effort to spur faster action from law enforcement.

— Elise Gregg, NPR, 22 July 2026

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