Definitions

real-life

[ree-uhl-lahyf, reel-] / ˈri əlˌlaɪf, ˈril- /

ADJECTIVE

existing in reality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actual authentic concrete corporal corporeal honest legitimate physical tangible

STRONG

empirical factual practical realistic

WEAK

non-fictional

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fake fictional

STRONG

delusional ethereal unrealistic

WEAK

untrue

NOUN

life as lived in the real world

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actuality natural world physical world real world

STRONG

reality realness

WEAK

being existence

Example Sentences

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“Tow” is based on the real-life story of Amanda Ogle’s experience fighting her extortionate towing bill after her Camry was stolen, spending more than a year making what the bureaucrats in control of her situation assumed would be a little problem into a very big deal.

From Salon

We learn in an author’s note that “Chase and Finnegan” was inspired by the real-life practice of matching cheetahs in captivity with rescue dogs as companions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other real-life cast members appearing in the Comic Relief special include Ross Garshong, Jade Scott and Judy Wilson.

From BBC

China's tech titans, including Alibaba, are racing to develop AI agents -- tools that execute real-life tasks such as sending emails or booking flights, touted as the technology's next frontier after text and image generators.

From Barron's

This includes Parker's love interest MJ, played by Holland's real-life partner Zendaya, who is set to reprise her role, and features in the trailer.

From BBC