real-world

adjective

ˈrē(-ə)l-ˈwər(-ə)ld

Synonyms of real-world next

: existing or occurring in reality : drawn from or drawing on actual events or situations : real-life

a real-world example

… the complex relationship between a word and the real-world thing it labels.—

Jean Aitchison

Digital objects aren't bound by the same constraints as real-world objects—that is, broadly speaking, the whole point of digital objects—but they're often made to look like real-world objects anyway.—

Lev Grossman

… combine the rigors of academics with the soothing realities of real-world applications.—

Ricardo Bilton

The paintings are essentially abstract, but they don't feel abstract. They feature, besides passages of figurative drawing, a real-world aura …—

Peter Schjeldahl

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This course explores the principles of CSR, drawing on Chappell’s real-world experiences at Tom’s of Maine to illustrate how values can drive business success. —

Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025 Concrete Solutions in Action Piccard highlights numerous real-world examples of how innovation can transform industries. —

Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2025 Cunningham joined to lend expertise in real-world concerns of hair health. —

Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025 Since their rollout in late 2020, extensive research and real-world data have demonstrated their effectiveness and safety. —

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