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
Richard Lawson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The real surprise, of course, was the successful proposal.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
That’s when his teammates did him a real solid.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
That is the real stuff of life, after all.
—Richard Lawson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The real surprise, of course, was the successful proposal.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
But real can endure and live forever.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
That’s when his teammates did him a real solid.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real
Adjective
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Whether from tech, activism or athletics, the ideal candidate has genuine interest in the universe.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each project presented at MIA is picked with a genuine desire for these works to come to the fore, not by crass commercial considerations.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Watching my great-grandmother, grandmother, mother and aunt serve as loyal members of this sorority shaped my understanding of what true sisterhood and service look like.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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With markets looking unperturbed, that might turn out true sooner if nothing serious comes in the way of the bulls.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The lemonade stand and bake sale became very profitable and would turn into a giant play date in their front yard every June.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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With a very capable Ryzen 7 processor that can handle productivity tasks with ease, paired with a capacious 32GB of DDR5 RAM, this pocket-sized PC can slot in to just about any situation.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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Stockholders will receive $210 per share, representing a 25 per cent premium on share price at market close on September 25 — the final unaffected trading day, before reports of a deal surfaced.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Fish seem unaffected as well.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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But damn if the Hostmaster General did not then go and do it.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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No one gets hour-long lines without damn good BBQ, no matter how inventive the flavors.—
Farhan Mustafa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Real.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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