the real deal

noun

informal
: something or someone that is real or genuine : a thing or person that is not a copy or imitation
These diamonds aren't fake. They're the real deal.
That guy looked so much like Elvis, I almost thought he was the real deal.

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Llewelyn added that in the age of fake news, the content also serves as proof that the memorabilia is the real deal. Samantha Conti, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025 Your boards are great and thoughtful, but the sorting mechanism could use some sprucing up. B Brennan T. · 3h 14m ago How much of the Red Wings recent success can be attributed to the usual new coach bump, and how much of it is the real deal, i.e. sustainable? Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025 Not the fluffy, romantic-comedy version, but the real deal – the kind built on acceptance, understanding, and appreciation. Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024 While the interiors for scenes set in Palestine were shot in Malta, most of the landscapes are the real deal. Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the real deal

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