real world

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"These systems are not experiments. They're real tools built for you to make your job safer, smarter and more rewarding."

From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025

Play-to-earn games have grown increasingly popular during the pandemic as the surge in online gaming encouraged the development of the GameFi technology sector which combines entertainment with real tools for earning money.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2021

Ryan’s only real tools are fiddling with the policy inside the legislation, and as Ryan and Trump learned the hard way Thursday, that’s never an easy task.

From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2017

"I'm not gonna do cheating baby daddies anymore, but we'll do surviving infidelity, an hour where we talk about real tools people can use."

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2012

“It’s a group in Seattle that gives woodworking classes. They have real tools and—get this—there’s a community garden you and Lola could visit.”

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio