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
Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
Consistency is key: Heintzman recommends dry brushing at least once a week to get real results.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Report from the Crime Scene • Better check in on the feds real quick before next week.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
On the other hand, the Fruity Gummy Candies are made with real fruit juice and puree and come from Germany, which is apparently known for its gummy candies.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
Consistency is key: Heintzman recommends dry brushing at least once a week to get real results.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
At just 26 years old, Dalman also has room to grow, which could make this contract look like a gross underpay real soon, especially if Caleb Williams breaks out like he was expected to after being drafted first overall.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Report from the Crime Scene • Better check in on the feds real quick before next week.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real
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Between the lines: Paxton is a genuine Trump ally and is eager to hit Cornyn for being a Washington establishment figure rather than true MAGA.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
10 Apr. 2025
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This is a moment of genuine courage and growth, but it can be dismissed as snitching by viewers who can’t see past her overconfidence from several hours ago.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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They were also slowed by international shipping delays and COVID precautions, leading to missing the actual 35th-anniversary deadline.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
5 Apr. 2025
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Both chambers must approve it before lawmakers can begin building out the legislation with actual policy.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Arguing that the Smithsonian somehow misleads people, somehow is unpatriotic, somehow is saying things that are not true.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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That versatility is, in a lot of ways, the true beauty of unicorns.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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Peters returns for the Manhattan Theatre Club’s fresh, surprising and very special Broadway production, following its run in Los Angeles.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Maui Health takes these concerns and the safety of its patients very seriously and will cooperate with authorities as appropriate.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Here’s one that’s also extremely interesting to me based on some of our brightest experts predicting the kinds of human-computer interactions that look and seem authentic to the human user.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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My only rule is that surprises need to be authentic and challenge our characters.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
3 Apr. 2025
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But the most glaring factual error is the below, which says the Houthis killed three Americans last January.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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The information foreign agents provided to Marshall and the statements made by the senator on Thursday were factual.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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There's also the chance that costs rise for items unaffected by tariffs.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
5 Apr. 2025
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Waiting and seeing Some businesses are still in wait-and-see mode, pushing ahead with hiring plans because many of their customers appear unaffected by the charges.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The album is raw, honest, and deeply personal—a sonic letter to women and their stories, both told and untold.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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This accountability between sustainability initiatives and resilience among uncertainty is sparking more honest conversations, leading to more realistic goal setting and, ultimately, more meaningful progress.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Real.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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