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Recent Examples of real-world
The story also references its real-world sale in 2016 to the Polish government, reinforcing the contrast between its symbolic role in the narrative and its actual historical status as a high-value artwork whose ownership and meaning change depending on context.
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Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 15 May 2026
It is focused on real-world property, digital participation, and a platform designed for international growth.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
For simple, real-world ways to spot scams early and stay protected, visit CyberGuy.com - trusted by millions who watch CyberGuy on TV daily.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2026
The Imagination Campus’ Soundtrack Session workshops give performing arts students an immersive studio experience and a window into real-world music careers.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2026
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Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 15 May 2026
It is focused on real-world property, digital participation, and a platform designed for international growth.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
For simple, real-world ways to spot scams early and stay protected, visit CyberGuy.com - trusted by millions who watch CyberGuy on TV daily.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2026
The Imagination Campus’ Soundtrack Session workshops give performing arts students an immersive studio experience and a window into real-world music careers.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-world
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While Saturday Night Live is constantly going after our current political circus, Colin Jost apparently had the jump on one ridiculous real-life moment.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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In many cases LLMs are likely replacing real-life clinical advice altogether, particularly for those who are uninsured or face long wait times to get an appointment.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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There are actual suites as well, ranging from 1,200 to 2,000 square feet with larger separate living areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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That means technology in many cases has more relevance than the actual content on the screen.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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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
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Cities like Charlotte and Raleigh are becoming home to Colombian storefronts and restaurants that are just as authentic as any place in Cartagena.—
Natalie Hoy,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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If enough of these clips rack up enough views fast enough, credulous social-media algorithms interpret the spike as an authentic surge of interest and push the videos to real users, who sometimes generate real engagement, prompting the algorithm to push those videos even further.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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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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Content that does not fail is content that answers a factual question in a unique manner to how all other websites answer it.—
TerDawn DeBoe,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Such is the nature of the law at work that this or some other factual variation may be the subject of a future ruling – and a future column.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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With several senior players experiencing prolonged dips in form, Mason Greenwood has again been Marseille’s most effective performer, scoring 26 goals in 44 matches across all competitions and being named in the Ligue 1 team of the season.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Cultural understanding and linguistic responsiveness are essential components of effective treatment.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Ephemera directs the brain to the tiniest concrete nubs of consciousness, calming the quaking mind and bringing us back to ourselves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The upshot is the stakes are rising, the strait is neither open nor closed, and there are no concrete signs of progress.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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