real-life

adjective

Definition of real-lifenext
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 Charlotte, not one to back down from a verbal confrontation, retaliated with a personal remark of her own, questioning Tiffany's relationship with her real-life boyfriend, Ludwig Kaiser. — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 Vince Vaughn Says Wedding Crashers 2 Is 'Always a Possibility': Has to Tell 'a Great Story' Manganiello, 48, who plays Joe’s best friend, Bruno, tells PEOPLE that learning from his real-life counterpart, combined with his long-time friendship with Vaughn, made the role that much easier. — Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025 The real-life magic Disney is working to save animals. — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025 Other famed tenants have included Colman Domingo, Alicia Keys, Angela Lansbury, Mickey Rourke, and Larry David (the real-life inspiration for Seinfeld’s Kramer resided next door). — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2025 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
  • The very premise of the production is a gimmick, a way to let an actor show off and dazzle the audience with some tricks.
    — Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • As he's proven in his current role as the very bro-y brother on White Lotus — not to mention his Kennedy family lineage — Patrick Schwarzenegger definitely has the chops to pull it off.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of very
Adjective
  • Both chambers must approve it before lawmakers can begin building out the legislation with actual policy.
    — Riley Beggin, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
  • After nine intense episodes of watching the Maguire doctors battle leadership shakeups, life-or-death emergencies and an actual hurricane, the finale is just as explosive.
    — Emily Blackwood, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of actual
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Adewunmi Akingbola, 27, is developing a public health playbook to improve the reliability of real-world data and biases in health studies.
    — Pamela Jew, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • It was already known how to derive the Boltzmann equation from Newton’s laws on very short timescales, but that doesn’t suffice for Hilbert’s program, because real-world fluids can flow for any stretch of time.
    — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of real-world
Adjective
  • Following Hailey’s response to the content creator, fans praised the Rhode founder for giving real, relatable feedback.
    — Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • And there’s already a beautiful precedent in this show, which was a real gift to us, of these counterparts of each of these characters being able to be with each other in a dream space or in a sort of liminal space.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of real
Adjective
  • These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Hegseth announced Wednesday that U.S. and Panamanian officials had already signed a memorandum of understanding, and that a final document is on the way to formally secure toll-free priority for American naval vessels.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of final
Adjective
  • Throw in two kids and a wife to care for, there’s undeniably a lot going on, but in a way that Kota says keeps him focused and motivated on creating authentic music and an authentic life.
    — Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 13 Apr. 2025
  • This purity translates to a cleaner taste and a more authentic representation of the strain’s flavor profile.
    — Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of authentic
Adjective
  • From 1935 to 1938, Temple was the biggest box office draw in the world, filling more seats in theaters than leading man Clark Gable and bona fide superstars like Joan Crawford and Greta Garbo.
    — Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Venable isn’t worried about not having a bona fide leadoff hitter.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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 18 Apr. 2025.

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