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 By pairing the Series 12's smartest features—the faster S11 chip, instant Siri AI responses, and drastically improved heart rate sensing—with an astounding 74 hours of real-world battery life, Apple has built an absolute endurance machine. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026 More vaccination choices – but little availability What makes sense to parents in theory can run into some real-world complications. — Jennifer Reich, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026 Many in the industry agree that a lack of AI safety standards could cause real-world harm, like unintentional hacking of critical infrastructure. — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026 Coaching, mentorship, and real-world leadership experiences help bridge gaps. — Samantha Likson, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for real-world

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Ruled by Europe’s longest-ruling Royal Family, Monaco’s palaces have housed real-life royalty for centuries on end.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
But unfortunately, most of us don't have enough real-life waking hours (or bank accounts) to make these dreams come true.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of real-life

Adjective

Nothing better than a little Friday night lights — both the show AND the actual game itself.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Could Hassouna have formed a more incisive portrait of Gaza City’s wartime journalists and their actual output, giving us a sense of the group’s sociology?

— Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of actual

Adjective

Out of the 26 letters of the Roman alphabet, or any writing system, an identity can be assigned, fixed—and made, if not real, then socially legible and governmentally legal.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Digital assets felt different—a sign that the industry’s real growth is still ahead, not a bet on the market.

— Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of real

Adjective

Those familiar with Rådström’s leadership style describe her as authentic, strategic, and inclusive.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026
The study found that improvement projects, clear signage, bold and unique design and authentic local food and beverage brands, balanced with nationally familiar brands, have increased the scores of airports that implement them.

— Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of authentic

Adjective

The rule has traditionally included exemptions for bona fide news programming, but the FCC has raised questions about whether some political talk-show appearances qualify for those protections.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
In the ’90s and early 2000s, Sarah Jessica Parker cemented herself as a bona fide fashion darling, wearing looks from designers like Oscar de La Renta and Chanel.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of bona fide

Adjective

That factual slipperiness might matter less if the psychology connected more deeply.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Docs On The Dock There is always a strong line up of documentaries at the Rendez-Vous, with sellers turning up at the waterfront location with new factual shows.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of factual

Adjective

Most of these conversations included an admission that the bot’s claims needed to be checked for hallucinations, that prompts had to be rewritten several times to be effective, and that the feedback tended to be positive and surface-level.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
The suit says La Strada twice raised concerns with Hoskins, but his Capitol security badge then was deactivated before a hearing in the case and he was fired effective May 1.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of effective

Adjective

For this reason, PhotoVogue remains committed to creating a more inclusive global community, providing artists with concrete and free opportunities to develop their creative vision and professional paths.

— Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
Both trends followed Warsh's comments a few weeks ago that the Fed would be forced into action unless there are more concrete signs that inflation is easing back to the central bank's 2% target.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

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