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 Address Real-Life Financial Challenges HR leaders should prioritize employees’ real-life financial challenges during benefit selection. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Based on the real-life scandal of the Tennessee Children’s Home Society, this massive bestseller follows a family of children who are kidnapped from their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat in 1939. — Literary Hub, 1 July 2026 Opposite William Franklyn-Miller as a young George Washington, Kingsley plays Robert Dinwiddie, a real-life British administrator who served as Virginia's lieutenant governor in the country's colonial era. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 While the Academy didn't honor his performance as real-life astronaut Jim Lovell, he's since been nominated for his turns in Saving Private Ryan (1998), Cast Away (2000), and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019). — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 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
  • Meneghetti invites guests to slow down, relax, be present in their surroundings, and experience something genuine and understated rather than staged—the very essence of Istria.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Becoming synonymous with the very idea of the dictionary wasn’t by any means a given for Webster.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
Definition of very
Adjective
  • Countrywide, wine, beer, spirits and other newer forms of alcohol are categorized according to beverage type and are taxed often regardless of actual alcohol content or other states’ policies.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • This anxiety often leads to rumination, where individuals endlessly ponder potential outcomes without actual preparation, mistakenly equating thinking with problem-solving.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of actual
Adjective
  • Together, those technologies allow the robot to learn human movements through thousands of simulated training sessions before executing them in dynamic real-world environments.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • These digital tools are built upon real-world operational datasets gathered from active fusion research environments, which will allow the company to simulate and optimize fuel handling processes before physical implementation.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Definition of real-world
Adjective
  • Spot prices reflect real-time market trading and serve as a benchmark for futures contracts, ETFs and retail bullion pricing.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Since the homemade icing on the cake is so sweet, and the real star of the show, my mom always opts for a lighter chocolate cake mix, like milk chocolate, instead of dark chocolate or fudge.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • That deficit set off a litany of Boise chances in the final 10 minutes.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • That momentous draw came in the final group-stage game of the prestigious tournament.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of final
Adjective
  • His authentic character and fearlessness in the face of adversity will live on forever through this distinguished award.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • This authentic modeling is crucial for daughters to develop a healthy body image and break cycles of self-criticism.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of authentic
Adjective
  • If the motivation behind Werenski’s exit from Columbus is the desire to play on a bona fide Stanley Cup contender, the Sharks might not be the dream destination.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 28 June 2026
  • Since 2020, more than 20 homes there have traded for at least $20 million, helping transform the once under-the-radar community into a bona fide billionaire hot spot.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 June 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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