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 MLPerf uses that model to tackle advanced reasoning tasks and heavy text prompts of 4,000 to 8,000 tokens, simulating real-world workloads. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026 Every weekday, 165 individuals take part in vocational training and life-skills development, and 100 gain real-world work experience through partnerships with local businesses. — Jeffrey Zirulnick, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 We’re drawn to true crime because real-world cases tap into a long-standing human need to understand danger, decode behavior and learn how to stay safe. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026 Obviously, real-world range will differ, but most should get at least 80% of those EPA estimates. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for real-world

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Adjective

In the study, participants used one 20-minute session per day for two weeks leading up to their period—the luteal phase—but real-life users may do 10 to 30 sessions in a month, advised by a phone app and an algorithm.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
If they were mean, like too many real-life city council visitors, her above-and-beyond gestures could seem foolish.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of real-life

Adjective

While not entirely clear, the second stat here likely relates to how efficiently the cells are packaged inside the pack, rather than its actual volumetric energy density efficiency.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
However, the actual performance for input lag is a little mixed.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of actual

Adjective

That so-fake-it’s-real argument has underpinned many provocative artistic movements over the years.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
In short, this study showed how the material responds to mechanical force, temperature, and chemical changes, but its effectiveness in real propulsion systems remains to be established.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of real

Adjective

The pizzeria has been ranked by the 50 Top Pizza Italian guide for six years in a row, noted for its authentic Neapolitan pizza.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
There’s been a lot of talk about candidates being authentic, being relatable.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 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

Dunlay said the city prepared the report to provide the City Council with factual information about investments in the 2nd District over a 10-year period.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Within Italy’s unscripted sphere, the factual genre has seen the most significant growth, up 36% in terms of number of hours, with the number of domestic factual titles adapted from international formats doubling.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of factual

Adjective

Fraga added that her administration remains focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety, economic development and delivering effective, accountable government.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Luna pitched himself to county voters as a calmly effective operator who has brought down crime while building relationships with local, state and federal leaders that suffered under his predecessor’s tenure.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of effective

Adjective

Use clear, concise, concrete, coherent, complete, correct, and courteous language.

— Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
The motorcycle hit the back of another vehicle and then hit a concrete wall divider, throwing the rider off the bike.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

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