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
Written by Stallone and James Cameron, Rambo: First Blood Part II took inspiration from the real-life question of whether missing U.S. service members from the Vietnam War were still alive overseas as prisoners of war.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The film is based on Green Day’s real-life adventures while living in a van before the success of Dookie, their 1994 Grammy-winning major label debut album that has since been certified as double-diamond.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
Just off the Royal Mile, Bakehouse Close is the real-life location of Jamie’s print shop—the site of one of the novel’s most pivotal reunion scenes.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025
And if that doesn’t convince you, consider the real-life history of mascots in Pekin, Ill.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The film is based on Green Day’s real-life adventures while living in a van before the success of Dookie, their 1994 Grammy-winning major label debut album that has since been certified as double-diamond.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
Just off the Royal Mile, Bakehouse Close is the real-life location of Jamie’s print shop—the site of one of the novel’s most pivotal reunion scenes.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025
And if that doesn’t convince you, consider the real-life history of mascots in Pekin, Ill.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-life
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The very nature of anecdotal health content means that Gibson won’t be the last influencer to make false claims online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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But the character was steadied throughout by the Texan actor Renée Zellweger as the very English Bridget, an unpredictably brilliant piece of casting that just works.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Dozens of record-low temperatures are possible in the central United States from Tuesday through Friday, with actual lows as cold as minus 30 degrees in parts of North Dakota and Minnesota. >ABC News' Victoria Arancio and Josh Richardson contributed to this report.—
Daniel Amarante,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2025
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In one recent study, Transamerica found that fewer than two-thirds of retirees have an actual retirement plan.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Furthermore, the story that revolves around Rey’s efforts to relaunch the Jedi Order is set 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker, so the fictional timeline was always meant to provide some real-world breathing room.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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As technology advances, digital car racing replicates many aspects of real-world motorsports, like navigating tire wear and adjusting setups.—
Madeline Coleman,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The landscape of the women’s game, though getting more crowded with real contenders, is not quite there yet.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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Now, the conspiracy theory might be that those in uniform for Kansas City were not the real Chiefs since their play was so bad!—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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It will be included in a final report expected within the next one to two years, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Katie Smith,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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This was at around 9:30 p.m.; the PGAs still had a few presentations before the final category of Best Picture.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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These refreshingly authentic and playful picture books celebrate the many kinds of love that can fill kids’ lives.—
Claire Moses,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Our fact-check sources Sam Zuber, Feb. 11, Phone interview with USA TODAY USA TODAY, Sept. 9, 2024, Meteorologists say New York City tornado video is not authentic | Fact check Thank you for supporting our journalism.—
Kate S. Petersen,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Now, the task gets dramatically more difficult against a bona fide Super Bowl contender in front of the feisty Lions fans at Ford Field.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Shawkat and Turner play performers for hire on one such elaborate set, thrilled by the news that a bona fide American movie star (Tatum) will participate in a chemical weapon attack simulation to prepare for an upcoming role.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-life. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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