real-life
adjective
: existing or occurring in reality : drawn from or drawing on actual events or situations
real-life problems
real-life drama
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The indie film stars Leah Fay Goldstein and Peter Dreimanis, real-life partners and the lead singers of Canadian alternative rock band July Talk.
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Ed Meza, Variety, 19 May 2026
These mini tech vacations help reduce stress, improve mental health, and motivate participants to be more present and engage in real-life connections.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
What Raúl doesn’t know is what comes next, which is troubling news for Bonifacio’s real-life analogue, his longtime muse and partner Santí (Quim Gutiérrez).
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Descriptions appear on the screen when players enter the buildings or approach real-life photos decorating the walls.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
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Ed Meza, Variety, 19 May 2026
These mini tech vacations help reduce stress, improve mental health, and motivate participants to be more present and engage in real-life connections.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
What Raúl doesn’t know is what comes next, which is troubling news for Bonifacio’s real-life analogue, his longtime muse and partner Santí (Quim Gutiérrez).
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Descriptions appear on the screen when players enter the buildings or approach real-life photos decorating the walls.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-life. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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