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 That is what Point Park provides every day through hands-on, experiential learning guided by faculty members with current, real-world experience in their fields. — Erika Stanish, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 Plaid prints and sophisticated coats, along with Jacobs' eternally popular bags, add weight and wearability to the looks, offering real-world ways to wear the pieces. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Do scientists run genetic experiments on them, leading to some kind of real-world Jurassic (bird) Park? — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 The drug’s real-world safety profile appears worse than what was characterized in the small clinical trial. — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for real-world

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Adjective

Ahead, see The Brink of War cast side-by-side with their real-life counterparts.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
The film’s story resembled Fonda’s real-life relationship with daughter Jane, who said working on the movie together helped resolve some of their issues.

— Beth Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of real-life

Adjective

Generally, the closer my preseason ranking came to a team’s final ranking in the actual Top 25, the better the grade.

— Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Check the actual cost, state your terms plainly, and choose the option that supports both confidence and stability today without undercutting yourself.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of actual

Adjective

The real insider move, however, is Bar Analco, the speakeasy hidden behind the Dragon Room Bar and reserved exclusively for hotel guests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
But his effort is the real X-factor, as Pierre’s relentless approach to every rep can be difficult for offensive linemen to endure over the course of a game.

— Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of real

Adjective

The couple certainly had their bona fide art-world champions.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
Coastal British Columbia Three makes a trend, and in coastal British Columbia, a cluster of luxury lodges has elevated a remote wilderness into a bona fide destination for UHNW travelers and their families.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of bona fide

Adjective

Citizens cannot make informed decisions without clear, factual information from those who seek to represent them.

— Drema Hymon, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
The hundred-and-ninety-two-page document appeared to be an incomplete draft, and was filled with annotations, in bright-red text, about factual errors and unsourced claims.

— Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of factual

Adjective

The effective closure of the strait throughout the nearly six-month war has seen the cost of energy and other vital commodities rise.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Following a diet rich in whole foods, especially protein-rich foods, is an effective way to improve and maintain your basal metabolic rate (BMR).

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of effective

Adjective

Numerous streets around the National Mall will be closed over the weekend, and concrete guard barriers and fencing have been erected along the race course to protect fans and property.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Known for unique design flair, such as the Stellar TV's concrete back mounts, Loewe seeks to establish itself in top luxury destinations, building a global lifestyle ecosystem focused on craftsmanship and innovation.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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