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 Vista Breeze affordable senior housing project in Miami Beach by the architectural firm Brooks Scarpa Huber is a real-world application of how to live with the threats of water. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 These quick tests reveal fine detail, dimensional accuracy, and whether the printer is over- or under-exposed, providing a consistent baseline before evaluating more demanding real-world prints. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 These and other factors mean that there were plenty of reasons to think that the model wouldn’t be sufficient to handle real-world data. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 Each week your starting lineup will rack up points that correlate to the real-world statistical performances of your players. — Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for real-world

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Attorneys with Howard Cooper, Todd & Weld, the law firm representing Patrick Clancy, are calling statements like that patently false and defamatory, warning of the real-life consequences making such claims can have.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Bourdain worked his way through the 1903 cookbook alongside his real-life pal, Dimitri (Stavros Halkias).

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of real-life

Adjective

For localization, Voithru’s Totus offers AI dubbing across 29 languages, and XL8 brings both MediaCAT and EventCAT for video localization and real-time interpretation.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
All 350 potential scenarios are tailor-made, and some are influenced by real events, from both sides of the political divide.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of real

Adjective

Sweet Humans is about believing in and elevating independent stories and voices, and building something together where everyone can be their authentic selves.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
The author specifically praised Reficco over her thorough research on epilepsy in an effort to offer an authentic portrayal.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of authentic

Adjective

Only factual errors can be corrected, not subjective decisions.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Dated over 2,000 years ago, these manuscripts shatter claims that Jewish connection to the land is a modern invention, offering a factual foundation for peace and reconciliation.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of factual

Adjective

When those things do start happening, the scares are every bit as effective as the buildup promises.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
The deal with Porsche will be effective once the Indian software giant completes the acquisition of MHP, which employs around 4,500 people.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of effective

Adjective

Apart from deepening its presence in existing markets, IHH is also considering expanding into adjacent countries, though Prem admits that no concrete plans have yet been made.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Brennan points to code review as a concrete example of what the new model looks like.

— Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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