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Recent Examples of real-world
Many of Swift’s fans, who are young adults and teenagers, are among the demographics that prefer real-world experiences rather than sitting at home.
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Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Tom Andersson became interested in weather models after hearing from experts that, despite rapid progress in AI forecasting, the models weren’t yet reliable enough to predict storm intensity in real-world settings.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
In-game achievements can contribute to supporting real-world tree planting efforts, making entertainment a force for global good.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
By high school, real-world responsibility ramped up.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Tom Andersson became interested in weather models after hearing from experts that, despite rapid progress in AI forecasting, the models weren’t yet reliable enough to predict storm intensity in real-world settings.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
In-game achievements can contribute to supporting real-world tree planting efforts, making entertainment a force for global good.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
By high school, real-world responsibility ramped up.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-world
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The real-life Hartley did indeed disappear from La Crosse County in 1954, more than two hours from Gein's home in Waushara County.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The first mimics its real-life namesake by having a strong, flexible robotic arm.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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Since some people recover from listeriosis without medical attention and never get tested, the CDC estimates that the actual number of people ill is probably substantially higher than reported, and that the outbreak may not be restricted to the states shown below.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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For a 2022 trip to Egypt for the COP27 conference, the budget accounted for $90,000 in airfare costs, but actual credit card expenses were at least $200,000.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Will his shooting and floater game give enough offensive jolt to add some real spacing around a roster that, even with Kevin Durant, seems notably deficient in terms of spacing?—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Come for some of the best actresses of our time as power-hungry witches; stay for Stevie Nicks' cameo as a real one.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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As a remake of the original 2013 PS3 game, The Last of Us was rebuilt with better graphics while retaining an authentic experience.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Their mission is to preserve and enhance the ethos of the iconic American West by bringing these offerings to a broader audience in modern, authentic ways.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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When was the last time the Leafs had a bona fide, dependable third-line centre?—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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At the All-Star break, Crow-Armstrong looked like a bona fide Most Valuable Player candidate.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Sep. 2025
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Off Course was co-commissioned for the BBC by Catherine Catton, head of factual entertainment and events, and Eddie Doyle, head of Northern Ireland commissioning.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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May acted as his own attorney at a hearing that included prosecutors showing charts explaining in stark, factual ways what was on each video May is charged with distributing.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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If someone is forced to fight an attacker, the officer said the most effective targets are the eyes, throat and groin.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Broadleaf herbicides are effective, too, and fall is the best time to apply them.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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The sign — fixed high on the outside wall of the black and red painted concrete block building — was to be removed before demolition and donated to the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/ Museum under the requirements of the demolition contract.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The room had cinderblock walls, a concrete slab floor and two rows of about 10 cages that were raised about waist high, each containing a chimpanzee in a near-frenzied state, hooting and shaking his or her metal enclosure.—
Ron Arias,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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