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
Celeste Polanco, Essence, 3 June 2025
All of his links to the real world are frayed or contrived.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The real exciting aspect for more moderate sports fans or conversely more moderate entertainment fans is the bundle pricing.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
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Adjective
However, the real star of the show is the puffer complex.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 3 June 2025
All of his links to the real world are frayed or contrived.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Adverb
There's no real clear idea on what's durable, what's not, what's up for negotiation, what's not.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The real exciting aspect for more moderate sports fans or conversely more moderate entertainment fans is the bundle pricing.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real
Adjective
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Learning to be resilient from the inside out is essential for developing genuine capacity and successfully navigating challenging times.—
Melissa Cidado,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Being transparent in this way helps build trust and demonstrates a genuine dedication to improvement.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Rizzo doesn't seem to think that Cleveland will give him that chance, but the actual answer to that question is currently unknown.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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This means both the spring and the frame are beneath the actual jumping area.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The film also stars Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson and Spencer Watson. Co-written by Greengrass and Brad Inglesby, The Lost Bus is inspired by true events featured in Lizzie Johnson’s 2021 book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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Gödel showed that any system of axioms in mathematics permits the formulation of statements that can’t be shown to be true or false.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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Wilkerson said dental procedures are generally very safe.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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The film’s topic is very relevant today, as minorities all over the world face threats of harassment and sometimes their very extermination.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Yes, native plants are definitely authentic, and great for supporting our birds and pollinators, but their magic can be subtle in a landscape, one that takes time to appreciate.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Like in those shows, there were small aspects of her character that felt true and authentic to Black women’s experiences.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Puig agreed to waive any legal protections for suppression or exclusion of new information in the factual basis.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 May 2025
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Remember when Google demoed its Bard AI tool in 2023 and its factual error led to its parent company losing US$100 billion in market value?—
Greg Edwards,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott emphasized that the city's drinking water remains unaffected by the spill.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Tariffs imposed under a different legal authority called Section 232 — including on imports of autos, steel and aluminum — are unaffected by the ruling.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
29 May 2025
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How can leaders conduct honest conversations without inspiring defensiveness, denial, or backlash?—
Lauren Howe,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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One of those fans, apparently, is singer Ciara, who recently urged the Harlem artist to make Lampkin an honest women after running into the rapper in the BET Awards press room this weekend.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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“Real.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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