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Definitions

for real

PHRASE
in reality; actually
Synonyms
STRONGEST
actually in reality
STRONG
for sure indeed really seriously verily
PHRASE
real; actual
Synonyms
STRONGEST
actual real
STRONG
authentic bona fide honest-to-goodness substantial veritable
PHRASE
genuine; sincere
Synonyms
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genuine sincere
STRONG
earnest on the level unvarnished

Example Sentences

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"The experimental demonstration of KPZ universality in two-dimensional material systems highlights just how fundamental this equation is for real non-equilibrium systems," says Diehl, commenting on the Würzburg team's achievement.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

None of that interfered with our own cup final, which we lived year after year, so it was a very proud moment to make it to one for real.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Her passion for real estate runs in the family.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

That Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei seem to hate each other for real is an additional wrinkle in the companies’ jostling for people’s hearts and minds.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

"Well, you're about to see it for real now. The sky, the beach, and the sea."

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman