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 Though inspired by a real-life case, Herzog charts his own path with this tale. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 Fiona Rene, Cassady McClincy Zhang and Sofia Pernas (Hartley’s real-life wife) are also expected to return in the new season. — Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 Like the real-life star of such films as Black Swan, M is a former child actor whose film roles include a ballerina who descends into madness. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026 Every season sends viewers racing to book the real-life properties featured on screen, turning secluded retreats into viral bucket-list stops overnight. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 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
  • In portraits in homes and classrooms, in daily photographs on the front page of the country’s main party newspaper, on the lapel badges that citizens had pinned over their hearts, Kim’s image was the very iconography of the state.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • With over a decade of experience in international sustainability programmes across agriculture and commodity supply chains, Bart has been shaping OCA from the very beginning, joining as program director in 2016.
    — Bart Vollaard, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of very
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  • Nothing better than a little Friday night lights — both the show AND the actual game itself.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Could Hassouna have formed a more incisive portrait of Gaza City’s wartime journalists and their actual output, giving us a sense of the group’s sociology?
    — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of actual
Adjective
  • The company also focuses on tokenizing real-world assets like bonds and real estate for agent trading.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • There’s no reputable research showing that dry cornstarch reliably disrupts ant pheromone trails in real-world garden conditions.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of real-world
Adjective
  • Only 24 and with room to grow, but also real pedigree, Nico felt like the perfect, window-shaping addition.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The shower itself features a deep green wall digitally printed to appear like real tile.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • In the final episode of her new Netflix reality show Earle Meets World, which aired in full on Friday, the 25-year-old shared a glimpse of what was happening behind the scenes after Cooper called her out in a TikTok post on April 13.
    — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Steinem spent her final years continuing to write, her representatives noted Thursday, including her forthcoming book An Unexpected Life.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of final
Adjective
  • Small strategic changes—from strengthening the opening hook to featuring more authentic voices or making the next step clearer—can have a meaningful impact on whether viewers actually take action.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Creators that have authentic connections to sports and other lifestyle verticals are invaluable to marketers.
    — William Earl, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of authentic
Adjective
  • Billed as a workplace comedy, The Varnell Hill Show marks Davidson’s first turn as a bona fide leading man.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • These examples point to the reality that bona fide experts need to take advantage of every opportunity to demonstrate trustworthiness in engaging ways.
    — John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 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 6 Sep. 2026.

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