How to Use real-life in a Sentence

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• The show is paced to match the stresses of a real-life kitchen.
  — Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2024
• See some of the real-life loves of the cast of Game of Thrones, below.
  — Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
• Now, Joe Cote is in the midst of his own real-life plot twist.
  — Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
• The real-life Lenz and Hilton did that too, and fell for each other in the process.
  — Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
• Here’s everything to know about the real-life loves of the New Girl cast.
  — Julie Tremaine, People.com, 6 July 2025
• Here's everything to know about the real-life loves of the Grown Ups cast.
  — Caroline Blair, People.com, 15 July 2025
• The White House is based on a building that was at the real-life Dozier School.
  — Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
• That’s the real-life story of Andréa and Robin McBride.
  — Lela London, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
• It was used in the coronation of the real-life Macbeth!
  — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2023
• James didn’t even know that he was based on a real-life person.
  — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
• But when parents apply the songs and lessons to real-life scenarios—‘Remember how Daniel took a deep breath?
  — Liz Regalia, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
• Here’s everything to know about the real-life loves of The Diplomat cast.
  — Emily Blackwood, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
• The real-life cast of characters from that game has dwindled through the years.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 22 Mar. 2023
• Some of these dreams turn out to bear close resemblance to real-life events.
  — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
• The way that Foxx plays this real-life lawyer, Clarence Darrow would have taken notes.
  — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2023
• What’s a lyric on the tape that came from a real-life situation?
  — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 2 May 2025
• And there are plenty of places to visit — all throughout London — for a real-life taste of the film.
  — Diana Pearl, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023
• Ahead, see photos of the Love and Death cast versus real-life people.
  — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 4 May 2023
• Cue the champagne, roses, and the chirping birds: The world is suddenly a real-life rom-com.
  — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 18 May 2025
• All these elements further connect the movie to the real-life sport.
  — Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
• Cohn, in Strong’s head, wasn’t the real-life man but Pacino’s version.
  — Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 8 Oct. 2024
• Unlike the twist ending of the film, the real-life Johnson didn’t ever kill anyone.
  — Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
• Here are our picks for 25 of the most notable movies about real-life politicians and high-ranking figures.
  — Keith Staskiewicz, EW.com, 26 June 2024
• These tantrums of the wealthy (and pretend wealthy) function as an easy distraction from your real-life headaches.
  — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2023
• From decades-long marriages to recent flings, here’s everything to know about the real-life partners of the Blue Bloods cast.
  — Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 3 May 2025
• Here's everything to know about the real-life locations seen on the show, plus how it was shot in only a few takes.
  — Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
• Here’s hoping that her real-life wife, Gabby Windey, makes a cameo later in the season.
  — Emma Specter, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
• The real-life Dylan, who is 83, gave notes on the script and took multiple meetings with Mangold.
  — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 July 2024
• Who are enjoying the mentorship of the older girls who are real-life pioneers, freshman Olivia Haller said.
  — Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
• Here's everything to know about the real-life loves of the Sullivan's Crossing cast.
  — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026