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Recent Examples of real-world
The game draws on real-world lunar research to attempt to accurately model different environments and conditions on the Moon.
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Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Too often, federal agencies have defaulted to modeling instead of capturing comprehensive, real-world data.
—Deborah L. Birx, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
By the aughts and 2010s, platforms like TikTok and Instagram became places to engage with influencers and creators, who were selling you things, and less so with real-world connections.
—Angela Watercutter, Wired News, 22 Dec. 2025
Sign up for our new course, How to Raise Financially Smart Kids, and learn how to build healthy financial habits and prepare them for real-world milestones.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
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Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Too often, federal agencies have defaulted to modeling instead of capturing comprehensive, real-world data.
—Deborah L. Birx, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
By the aughts and 2010s, platforms like TikTok and Instagram became places to engage with influencers and creators, who were selling you things, and less so with real-world connections.
—Angela Watercutter, Wired News, 22 Dec. 2025
Sign up for our new course, How to Raise Financially Smart Kids, and learn how to build healthy financial habits and prepare them for real-world milestones.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-world
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Realization of high-performance lithium sulfur batteries The research team revealed that the results of this study could contribute to the realization of high-performance lithium sulfur batteries for diverse real-life applications.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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From couples who met on set to one has been married for over 40 years, here’s everything to know about the real-life loves of the Days of Our Lives cast.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Carote 16-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set The right nonstick cookware can be an actual kitchen game changer—and Carote’s 16-piece set delivers on that promise.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Everything was really incorrect for the period—shiny, sparkly, overdone—but the actual shapes and silhouettes of his clothes are quite accurate.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2026
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The defense bent a lot and didn’t break often but didn’t have any real signature plays.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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While some calas are accessible by car, others can only be reached by a short hike—that’s where visitors will find the real magic and privacy.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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From the upscale shopping paradise of Bal Harbor to the authentic cultures of Little Havana and Little Haiti, and the contemporary art scene of the Design District, the destination offers a variety of experiences.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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The video quickly went viral, reaching over 2 million views with many viewers assuming the image was authentic.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Given that the Packers don't have a bona fide star at the wide receiver position, this injury will give them a steep mountain to climb the rest of the way.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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London transportation has two bona fide icons — the black cab and the red double-decker bus.—
Susanne Fowler,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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But under questioning from Cruz, Vladeck conceded that approving a nondisclosure order without any factual proffer would be inconsistent with a judge’s oath, if that hypothetical were true.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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The producer is Angie Daniell, the casting director is Jenny Duffy, the factual producer is Louise Kentleton and director of production is Lianne Hickey.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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What’s more, what makes Allen such a reliable and effective target is his ability to come through with a catch on the most important downs.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Magic shot 31 free throws in the game to Boston’s 16, with Brown — highly effective at drawing contact on drives and pull-ups this season — getting to the line just twice.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Each state is left to make its own decisions, and young people lack concrete rights and protections across the board.—
Dana Perino,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The blast was set off on a concrete surface to replicate an urban environment, with air temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius, typical of mild weather conditions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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