real-life
Example Sentences
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"We're seeing a clear shift towards community and real-life connections—whether that's singles joining run clubs or turning to offline matchmaking because they've simply had enough of online dating."
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
A brief mention of a pizza-spinning girlfriend is tossed off immediately after, replaced by vivid stories about his first summer working at the real-life Flagship, given the pseudonym The Dreadnaught.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
Jemma Slingo, pensions and investment specialist at investment firm Fidelity International, says female investors "appear more likely to connect investing with real-life goals, from building emergency savings to looking after children."
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
His interest in Murashige, meanwhile, a real-life tactician fictionalized here as an under-the-gun leader presented with myriad problems, poses the question: Did Kurosawa make a film about directing films?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
He was honest, though, about the differences between real-life and movie spies.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
