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 Controls are snappy and responsive, and the Ultra 3 has no problems running multiple apps simultaneously, so the Galaxy Ultra 2’s new chip will need to deliver impressive real-world performance in my testing to win the category. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026 Now, researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a new fracture-testing platform that could help address this challenge by revealing how recycled materials perform in real-world conditions. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026 This shows early positive signs that the correlation between the team’s design data and its real-world on-track performance is aligned. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 25 July 2026 By comparing their simulations with the real-world journeys of goods that washed ashore and were identified by serial number, oceanographers have helped produce increasingly precise maps of Pacific Ocean currents. — Alexander Klose, Scientific American, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for real-world

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Adjective

The simulator has options such as target practice, zombie apocalypse and even real-life self-defense scenarios.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
Here’s everything to know about the real-life loves of the Ransom Canyon cast.

— Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Definition of real-life

Adjective

Why airline ratings miss the actual passenger experience The search for the best airline can lead to some unexpected conclusions, according to experts.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
The company plans to do the same with the actual spacecraft, which is designed to be totally reusable.

— Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of actual

Adjective

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

As artificial intelligence tools evolve at a rapid pace, Basiratmand said that asking AI like Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini or ChatGPT can help determine whether a message or site is authentic.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Google’s 100 billion SynthID images and videos are just the tip of an iceberg that has already eclipsed authentic content on the Internet.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

Definition of authentic

Adjective

The new film captures 10 days that became a pivotal part of their story and a bona fide moment in pop history.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 July 2026
To hear Rakim, a bona fide Hip-Hop legend who’s inspired the likes of Eminem, Jay-Z, and Nas, pay tribute to the predecessors who influenced him is a palpable reminder of the power of music.

— Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of bona fide

Adjective

MacInnes is also reported to have raised procedural-fairness arguments, claiming that Raper made certain factual findings without giving her an adequate opportunity to address them during the trial.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 July 2026
Outside of factual content, Rise Films also produced ancient Roman sitcom Plebs, which ran on ITV2 for four seasons from 2013, and enjoyed a revival on Netflix last year.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 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

Since then, three more Manhattan office conversion projects have been ordered to partially pause or halt construction this month over issues ranging from missing paperwork to cracks in concrete beams.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
The witness said Richardson’s vehicle was failing to stay in the proper lane and was getting close to a concrete median, according to the affidavit.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

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