1
as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed
this shirt is real silk, not polyester
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2
as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
asked her parents if the Tooth Fairy was real
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as in true
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
real folk who don't put on airs
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as in very
to a great degree
this fish tastes real good
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Recent Examples of real
Cecilia Hult, Fortune, 28 June 2025
As DAOs become stewards of real assets (land, capital, IP), this layer of defense will be essential.
—Ashish Chopra, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
Different suspension as well, but the production model still comes with a real nice set of Bilstein coilovers.
—New Atlas, 16 June 2025
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Adjective
The person behind the schoolboy video, which defended Duterte, claimed to the news agency that the views shared were collected from real students.
—Cecilia Hult, Fortune, 28 June 2025
As DAOs become stewards of real assets (land, capital, IP), this layer of defense will be essential.
—Ashish Chopra, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Adverb
That sequence featuring a real great white in action prompted a rewrite that saved the life of Matt Hooper, the wise-ass oceanographer played by Richard Dreyfuss.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
Different suspension as well, but the production model still comes with a real nice set of Bilstein coilovers.
—New Atlas, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real
Adjective
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Despite the lighthearted framing of the post, many comments conveyed genuine sadness or guilt—often about animals taken on without fully understanding the commitment involved.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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What matters is whether genuine compatibility exists beneath the obsession.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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As part of this collaboration, select Sephora locations will be offering free scoops of the actual rainbow sherbet on National Ice Cream Day, which is July 20.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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All in all, the game is loaded across the board with minor upgrades that add up to a lot, along with a few actual big changes.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Staying true to her signature fusion of genres, Bonner also partnered with streetwear brand Y-3.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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That might sound dramatic, but in my work with leaders over the years (and in my own life), it’s proven absolutely true.—
Jill D. Griffin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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One place the Padres desperately need to upgrade is the outfield, but there aren't very many quality outfielders expected to be on the market.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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The problem with Canadian nationalism is that Canada is very new.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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This is world-building at a scale previously unthinkable, turning thousands of data points into an authentic, explorable universe for visitors of the sunshine state. 5.—
Kristen M. O’Hara,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Those in attendance will be treated to authentic Philly water ice and waterfront views from a sky-high Ferris wheel to exclusive premiums from the school’s Lost and Found.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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But the Court of Appeals ruling said a hearing to present evidence is not always required before issuing a preliminary injunction and if there are no factual disputes.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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With 74 percent of respondents expressing uncertainty about at least one claim's veracity, the findings highlight the challenge facing voters where shared factual understanding appears increasingly fragmented.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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But Lacan comes in with a fresh slate, unaffected by the team’s struggles through the early part of the season.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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The bottom 20% of earners are largely unaffected by either policy, as they already aren’t taxed on Social Security payments and largely have their tax liability wiped out through other deductions before the senior tax deduction would apply.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Jamie Lee Curtis got honest about her cosmetic procedures in the hopes of dissuading women from making the same mistake.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Maybe the most important feature of actual freedom is the ability to make honest and fair criticism of your country, something which feels more and more taboo.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
4 July 2025
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“Real.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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