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real-life

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


NOUN
life as lived in the real world
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Ospreay thinks Auditore "could be an amazing wrestler" in real-life.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

She’s extremely interested in the ways problematic movies can be reclaimed by the real-life minority figures depicted in them, and what can be gleaned from studying these films’ merits.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

With shows like FX’s “Adults” and HBO’s “I Love LA” satirizing real-life hardships such as layoffs, fitting in at work and unchecked career ambition, here’s how TV has taken on modern workplace struggles.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Experts say the holy grail -- machines capable of independently reacting to the unpredictability of any real-life situation -- is a long way off for any company.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

It was inspired by the real-life actions of children, and did not emerge wholly from an adult’s imagination.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin



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