real-world

adjective

Definition of real-worldnext
as in real-life

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Recent Examples of real-world The Gemini Moon moves through your private 12th house and sextiles Saturn in your 10th House of Career, helping behind-the-scenes preparation become real-world progress. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026 This $200 price cut lowers the barrier to entry for flagship-tier processing, giving movie lovers, sports fans, and console gamers a rare chance to capture real-world colors and cinematic picture without the standard retail price strain. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 With a broad enough goal and real-world access, an agent can find and exploit ambiguities in the rules. — Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026 The back-and-forth over what the judge means has real-world and practical consequences for athletes and their families, as well as coaches. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for real-world
Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-world
  1. real-life
  2. actual
  3. real
  4. authentic
  5. bona fide
  6. factual
  7. effective
  8. concrete
Adjective
  • The attention to detail extended even to Obama’s on-screen aide, played by his real-life Director of Oval Office Operations Brian Mosteller.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Many of them would likely have been better served by fictional films inspired by real-life figures, rather than being a slave to real-life events and the compromises involved with acquiring life rights.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of real-life
Adjective
  • Do not let intensity make the conversation bigger than the actual issue.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But every new pseudo-pre-professional finance club means fewer students exploring actual interests.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of actual
Adjective
  • This is the second episode but, in some respects, the real kickoff to this new season.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The real causes of inflammation are dietary patterns that contain too many calories, too much sugar, or too much saturated fat.
    — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • Companies must understand who their decisions affect and why the process matters, a point Professor Christopher Marquis makes in his discussion of authentic stakeholder governance.
    — ByThad L. Bench, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Chad Tons The most successful marketing campaigns begin with authentic, memorable experiences.
    — K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of authentic
Adjective
  • Late last night the show got a thumbs up from a fellow bona fide comedy legend in the shape of Monty Python star and Fawlty Towers creator-actor John Cleese.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The cocktail’s signature garnish is having a bona fide beauty moment, with olive nails leading the charge.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of bona fide
Adjective
  • The lawsuits involve separate banks, account agreements and factual allegations.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In January, the bank asked the judge to throw out Arbuckle’s claims, arguing that evidence exchanged by both sides showed no key factual disputes requiring a jury to resolve.
    — Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of factual
Adjective
  • That market has boomed even though retatrutide is still being studied in clinical trials and hasn't been approved by the Food and Drug Administration as safe and effective.
    — Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The gloves must come into direct contact with the skin and are not effective through clothing or hair, the user manual states.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of effective
Adjective
  • There’s a symmetry despite all four stands having a different design, ranging from the concrete pillars of the Bramall Lane end to the much smoother lines seen along the John Street Stand.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Pakistan has expressed optimism that Washington and Tehran could reach an accord, but Torres said markets were still waiting for concrete progress.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of concrete

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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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