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
Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Sean Manaea’s lagging velocity is a real worry Manaea’s fastball velocity was still lingering around 88 to 89 mph in his relief appearance for the Mets on Sunday.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
So having some in reserve until the busy season is going to be real nice.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
From labs to the real world Historically, governments have played a critical role in developing the quantum sector, helping offset its heavy capital requirements and lack of immediate returns.
—Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Sean Manaea’s lagging velocity is a real worry Manaea’s fastball velocity was still lingering around 88 to 89 mph in his relief appearance for the Mets on Sunday.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Heidi was creating a new self, real enough for all to see.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
So having some in reserve until the busy season is going to be real nice.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real
Adjective
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Verbal commitments should lead to genuine action, even if we’re intimidated by what must be done.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The service Utterly Balinese and therefore utterly lovely—all smiles and genuine ‘how-has-your-day-beens’.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Preliminary results suggest that this type of radiation may impair cognitive abilities, but the actual effects on people are unknown.—
Scott Solomon,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion ‘Was Gonna Eat This Anyway’ Megan Thee Stallion, who was publicly spotted combining Flamin’ Hot Cheetos with actual pickles before the partnership ever came together, is a genuine fan of the product (and flavor).—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There was no true striker for England.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Full Moon highlights your 4th House of Traditions, nudging you to think about what makes your residence a true home base.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Although winds will be mostly light, between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Bartle may have been right, but for some Chiefs fans and stadium developers with billions of public dollars at stake, that state line probably feels very real.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Thai Bella has a great outdoor patio and a large menu of authentic Thai dishes.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Mar. 2026
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For me, that’s a great example of not being Hollywood and being authentic.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jeff Pope’s latest BBC factual drama is about the tragic death of Sarah Everard, who was killed by a serving policeman in London in 2021.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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The factual basis for broader perceptions of gay prosperity is mixed.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The electronic poll books were unaffected by the flood and didn’t need to be replaced.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Such data could yield a more precise way to measure lightning power unaffected by obscuring clouds.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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There’s gonna have to be a lot of that because these NFL rights are going to be so damn expensive, these streaming services are going to have to figure it out.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Hemi set the bar pretty damn high—Dodge got a comical 1,025-hp claim out of the Demon 170 before ending production of the Challenger.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Real.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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