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Recent Examples of real-world
The researchers say their findings suggest that AI models still have significant difficulty understanding human social cues in real-world environments.
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
This latest study was also more reflective of real-world protein intake than previous research.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
Harvard’s lawyers devote an entire section of the university’s lawsuit to enumerating the real-world impacts of the sudden halt of federal funding.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Adewunmi Akingbola, 27, is developing a public health playbook to improve the reliability of real-world data and biases in health studies.
—Pamela Jew, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
This latest study was also more reflective of real-world protein intake than previous research.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
Harvard’s lawyers devote an entire section of the university’s lawsuit to enumerating the real-world impacts of the sudden halt of federal funding.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Adewunmi Akingbola, 27, is developing a public health playbook to improve the reliability of real-world data and biases in health studies.
—Pamela Jew, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-world
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Xu cast his real-life father, Xu Chaoying, in the role of Lao Wei — marking the second time that his father has appeared in his films.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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Here’s hoping that her real-life wife, Gabby Windey, makes a cameo later in the season.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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However, because of the time required to design and produce the actual medal, the ceremony in the U.S. Capitol wasn't on the books until recently.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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The mostly instrumental project kicks off its time at No. 37 on the Official Soundtrack Albums chart, joining the actual soundtrack inside the top 40.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Washington has repeatedly threatened to abandon its peace efforts unless there is real progress.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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And Gandolfini was right: The series almost wasn’t cast authentically with real Italian actors.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2025
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While the filling is made of microfiber, the material mimics both the fluffiness and warmth of authentic down.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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But authentic, demonstrable progress: proof of better outcomes, built on real expertise.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Further, the lid to the machine is a bona fide pain to get on and off, requiring a precise lining up of notches and two hands to wrench it open or closed.—
Kat Merck,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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And what does the future hold for a bona fide Premier League legend who’s moving on this summer?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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This article has been updated with additional information and remarks. fairness meter fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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If false narratives start to snowball, respond quickly with clear, factual messaging and a human voice.—
Taazima Kala,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, my go-to gentle yet effective cleansers are Pavitt’s face wash or IS Clinical’s.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
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Even after the suspension of some tariffs, U.S. consumers face the highest average effective tariff rate since 1909, the Yale Budget Lab found.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Administration has used Musk, DOGE, and other financial maneuvers to expand its power in more concrete ways, too.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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And something did go wrong ... for Pugh, at least, whose batons kept getting caught on the concrete ledge above her, yanking her backward every time.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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