as in very
happening in the real world rather than in a story
real-life problems a real-life drama
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Recent Examples of real-life
He was seated next to his real-life wife, Emily.
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Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
For the lovably imperfect real-life version, the designer wanted to reflect the artistry of Margo’s supportive roommate, who is instrumental in the realization of her friend’s art.
—Tomris Laffly, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The bit was inspired by Burnett's real-life experience of raising her kid sister in New York.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 20 May 2026
As Putin, Law is not strongly affecting an accent or even trying to physically approximate the real-life person.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
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Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
For the lovably imperfect real-life version, the designer wanted to reflect the artistry of Margo’s supportive roommate, who is instrumental in the realization of her friend’s art.
—Tomris Laffly, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The bit was inspired by Burnett's real-life experience of raising her kid sister in New York.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 20 May 2026
As Putin, Law is not strongly affecting an accent or even trying to physically approximate the real-life person.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-life
Adjective
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What followed was not just recovery from cancer, but the rebuilding of an immune system erased by the very treatment that saved her life, Sullivan tells PEOPLE.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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There was no fireball this time until the very end.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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August 23 – September 22 A group plan may start working better once someone turns the intention into an actual system.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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The actual thing the founder built rarely matters.—
Harshit Dwivedi,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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In turn, the AI uses the most common denominator in making real-world diagnoses and handing out therapeutic recommendations.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Humanoid robots have moved from lab demos to running tracks and now into tea fields in China as teams participating in the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games began a real-world robotics challenge in Fujian Province’s tea-growing region.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Now, there’s a real mixture of guests hanging around the lobby and breakfast room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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For audiences, fidelity is often the real sticking point.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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The final episode of The Late Show aired on Thursday, May 21, ending Colbert’s nearly 11-year run on CBS.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Vital allowed two hits to the Ducks (23-6) in the bottom of the seventh, but retired the final batter on a popout to Glucksman to end the game.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Marks and his partner, Robert Hazan, both Americans, told the Naperville Sun in 2020 that business concept for Guzman y Gomez stemmed from their inability to find authentic Mexican food in Australia.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Susie notes that many familiar foods fall into this category, including yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi; aged cheeses like cheddar, gouda and parmesan; as well as miso, tempeh, kombucha, soy sauce, authentic sourdough bread and certain pickles.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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His status as a self-aware, hyper-online provocateur may not seem to suggest the makings of a bona fide filmmaker, but just wait.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Are the Eagles bona fide Super Bowl contenders?—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-life. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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