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real world

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /


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But to get to the truth, I have to leave my bubble for the real world.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Take “Avatar,” which seduced audiences with its immersive 3D format so intensely that some viewers reported experiencing depression returning to the real world.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

None of that existed in the real world, either.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The technology overlays digital creatures onto a live view of the real world through a smartphone's camera, making it appear as though they're standing in front of the player.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Really live, out in the real world, not just exist to perform as some kind of penance.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker




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