for real

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Synonyms of for realnext
1
: genuine
couldn't believe the threats were for real
2
: genuinely good or capable of success (as in competition)
not yet sure if this team is for real
3
: in earnest : seriously
fighting for real

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Employees with hearing loss could use them for real-time transcription and those with visual impairments could use them to be guided through tasks. — Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The researchers pointed out that the differences between the groups were small and might not be important for real-life health or physical function. — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026 And right around when the company snatched up more Miami office space in the spring, its cofounders also forked over millions for real estate in the coastal area, sources said. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 July 2026 The PolyU team says their new design is much more resistant to this issue, making the technology more practical for real-world use. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for for real

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“For real.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20real. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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