1
as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed
this shirt is real silk, not polyester
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2
as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
asked her parents if the Tooth Fairy was real
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as in true
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
real folk who don't put on airs
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as in very
to a great degree
this fish tastes real good
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Recent Examples of real
Brian Bennett, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
Among high-profile foreign players, only French legend Patrick Vieira has tasted any real success in MLS, a league that in many ways asks more of managers than others.
—Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Rachel Flynn, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Enter former detective Fergal Loftus (who is, it must be said, looking real good in retirement).
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The real people who are in danger are those who are fearful of being deported.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
Among high-profile foreign players, only French legend Patrick Vieira has tasted any real success in MLS, a league that in many ways asks more of managers than others.
—Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The family is setting the bar real low in this case.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Enter former detective Fergal Loftus (who is, it must be said, looking real good in retirement).
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real
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Birmingham, Alabama, home with a sense of genuine, collected warmth.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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Contracts of such length often, but not always, require a certain strength of relationship, some sort of genuine closeness, amid a sporting world awash with money and where balance sheet priorities mostly trump all.—
Martin Rogers,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Next, threat actors steal these credentials and use them to log in to the actual employee portal.—
Perry Carpenter,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Many felt these men should be able to become actual firefighters upon their release.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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And if so, is that a price the WNBA is willing to pay to stay true to its values?—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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Even if for the sake of argument that were true, the policy response is not and never can be.—
The Editors,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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Her character is annoyingly self-righteous, but also very attractive and seemingly interested in David.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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This is all very positive news and each zodiac sign will have plenty to celebrate.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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As for its authentic green credentials, the Beach Club Explorer Catamaran includes eco-friendly aluminum and sustainable decking materials throughout.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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Micro-influencers bridge the gap between brands and communities, ensuring the underserved groups feel seen, understood and valued because of their authentic, relatable communication style and ability to deeply engage with niche audiences.—
Tony Gonzalez,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Yi had communicated with the baby’s mother the day before and on the same day that the infant ingested a deadly amount of the drug, according to a factual proffer in the case, the facts agreed on by the defense and prosecutors.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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The New York Times defended its reporting, stating it was based on thousands of original documents and adhered to journalistic standards, with no factual errors identified by Baldoni or his team.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Powell repeatedly has said the Fed is unaffected by political factors.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Smaller cruise lines that regularly dock in Nice or anchor in the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer including Sea Cloud Cruises, Windstar, and Atlas Ocean Voyages remain unaffected.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Punching probably is a bit overrated, to be honest.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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The bottom line is that deciding whether to start a new business requires an honest assessment of your passion, dedication, and readiness for the journey ahead.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Real.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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