real-life

adjective

Definition of real-life
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 An easy out of an answer that didn’t really address its real-life difficulty. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Anything seemed possible in medical science breakthroughs, from repairing a fictional astronaut to reconstructing a real-life ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 There had been a portrait that may have depicted the real-life Billy, and it could have been used, but Ondaatje was advised by his poet friend bpNichol to leave the space blank. — Amitava Kumar, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026 The real-life rock band — comprised of William Lipton, Axel Ellis, Jeremy Yun, Zendé Murdock, and Jesse Golliher — appeared in season 3, episode 7 of Outer Banks before telling their story. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for real-life
Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-life
  1. very
  2. actual
  3. real-world
  4. real
  5. final
  6. authentic
  7. bona fide
Adjective
  • Located at the very front of Roman, this hat-like shade pops open once the observatory reaches orbit, blocking stray light from entering the telescope barrel and helping protect the telescope's sensitive optics throughout the mission.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Caylee believed in this project from the very beginning and has been instrumental in helping bring it to life as a powerhouse actor and producer.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of very
Adjective
  • Independent investigators, including the late doctor and whistleblower Gao Yaojie, argued the actual number could be much higher.
    — CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This became an actual discussion after players complained that the public demo felt too easy.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of actual
Adjective
  • However, some experts say this technology is still mostly used for demonstrations and performances and will take some time to achieve mass real-world deployment.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • But Yu said the longer-term value will depend on real-world problem solving.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of real-world
Adjective
  • For localization, Voithru’s Totus offers AI dubbing across 29 languages, and XL8 brings both MediaCAT and EventCAT for video localization and real-time interpretation.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • All 350 potential scenarios are tailor-made, and some are influenced by real events, from both sides of the political divide.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • Analysts point out that this is very likely the final World Cup of Ronaldo's career.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • On her final day, a report said she was asked to join The View.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of final
Adjective
  • Sweet Humans is about believing in and elevating independent stories and voices, and building something together where everyone can be their authentic selves.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The author specifically praised Reficco over her thorough research on epilepsy in an effort to offer an authentic portrayal.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of authentic
Adjective
  • The couple certainly had their bona fide art-world champions.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Coastal British Columbia Three makes a trend, and in coastal British Columbia, a cluster of luxury lodges has elevated a remote wilderness into a bona fide destination for UHNW travelers and their families.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of bona fide

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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-life. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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