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
Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Maybe in the movies, but not in real life, and particularly when your cards are modest at best.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Top with the fresh lemon curd and blueberries for a sunny treat that'll disappear real fast.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The real White House Correspondents Dinner was then disrupted days later when a shooting occurred.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Maybe in the movies, but not in real life, and particularly when your cards are modest at best.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Looking back, Diemer says the most rewarding part of the job has been watching clients take real creative and financial risks and see those bets pay off.
—Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Top with the fresh lemon curd and blueberries for a sunny treat that'll disappear real fast.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real
Adjective
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Some genuine hardhat-lunch pail, hand-in-the-dirt stuff with foundation anchored in cement, not sand.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pinky knows this, hence her genuine tears with the lawyer, though sometimes the mask starts to drop.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But there is a point where the prediction shapes and manipulates the actual outcome.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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There are actual green onions, peppers, and lots of sausage in there.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Moon moves through your 1st House of Identity, bringing focus back to what’s true for you.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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While that’s still true, some of these rising players are feeling the pain of fickle production, too.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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No, that stuff is all incredible and very much the result of good fortune in my career.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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What a treat to have both of these very different revivals opening on Broadway in a matter of days.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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This kind of formation happens best through authentic relationships, which is why grandparents matter now more than ever.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dark rum adds authentic flavor to these bars inspired by the cocktail.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet neither approach had any factual basis, and any success either group had was likely due to the placebo effect—merely giving a patient special attention and the hope of a cure can be healing in itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some complaints derive from the film brushing aside many of the late King of Pop’s controversies, while others criticize the factual problems of Michael’s life and career, including missing family members.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
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Anthropic noted that all three issues were resolved as of April 20, with the API unaffected throughout.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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After some increasingly waspish bickering between Aleida and Irina, the group manages to agree once more on the importance of the Space Elevator and Titan mission succeeding unaffected by the ongoing protests.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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And therein lies screenwriter John Logan’s and director Antoine Fuqua’s damn near insurmountable hurdle.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Williams was a damn good running back, even earning All-Pro honors in 2002, but McNabb wound up being selected to six Pro Bowls and even led the Eagles to within a few minutes of winning the franchise's first Super Bowl.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Real.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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