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Recent Examples of real-world
There are matters of technological limitations, scheduling logistics, real-world life interfering with the dream.
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Brandon Sneed, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2025
Lies, political intrigue and conflicting personal loyalties keep Mary and Sherlock busy in this brilliant fictional investigation of a real-world crime.
—Liza Tully, People.com, 6 July 2025
Offer regular training, not just on phishing emails and password hygiene, but on the real-world consequences of data leaks.
—Troy Batterberry, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
People were skeptical, saying the timeline was too aggressive and underestimated real-world limits like hardware, energy, and regulatory bottlenecks.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 June 2025
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Brandon Sneed, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2025
Lies, political intrigue and conflicting personal loyalties keep Mary and Sherlock busy in this brilliant fictional investigation of a real-world crime.
—Liza Tully, People.com, 6 July 2025
Offer regular training, not just on phishing emails and password hygiene, but on the real-world consequences of data leaks.
—Troy Batterberry, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
People were skeptical, saying the timeline was too aggressive and underestimated real-world limits like hardware, energy, and regulatory bottlenecks.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-world
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Gain practical tips, hear real-life experiences, and leave feeling empowered to bring your writing to the world.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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Here’s everything to know about the real-life loves of the New Girl cast.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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If so, what happens to the role of fundamentals, the actual performance and value of companies, in determining prices?—
Spriha Srivastava,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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As part of this collaboration, select Sephora locations will be offering free scoops of the actual rainbow sherbet on National Ice Cream Day, which is July 20.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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If no deal is reached by August, there is a real danger that President Trump will impose high tariffs.—
Myron Brilliant,
Time,
9 July 2025
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The only thing more impressive is the cast's ability to maintain real, long-term relationships despite spending nearly two decades playing some of the most awful characters on TV.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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This is world-building at a scale previously unthinkable, turning thousands of data points into an authentic, explorable universe for visitors of the sunshine state. 5.—
Kristen M. O’Hara,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Those in attendance will be treated to authentic Philly water ice and waterfront views from a sky-high Ferris wheel to exclusive premiums from the school’s Lost and Found.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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Would the cost to devise a bona fide simulation be worth the effort?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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As far as the classic-car market is concerned, Jaguar’s E-Type may have an iconic aesthetic, but its value is dwarfed today by that of the German marque’s original 300 SL, which has become a bona fide blue-chip collectible.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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But the Court of Appeals ruling said a hearing to present evidence is not always required before issuing a preliminary injunction and if there are no factual disputes.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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With 74 percent of respondents expressing uncertainty about at least one claim's veracity, the findings highlight the challenge facing voters where shared factual understanding appears increasingly fragmented.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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According to the team, this research indicates that ghost crabs are effective predators of the early life phase of sea turtles with a taste for meat.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
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But incentives must also support long-term habit formation to be truly effective.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Talking one-on-one, as well as using concrete examples, can help get your friends thinking in different ways about how to show up for you.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Minimalist but expertly curated, details include a concrete spiral staircase in the spa, curved banquettes for dinner tables, a brand new wine cellar made to feel like a wine cave, and fire pits on the stone terrace surrounded by deep outdoor sofas dotted with shearling blankets.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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