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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Peter Steinberger's artificial intelligence agent tool OpenClaw has taken the tech world by storm with its ability to execute real-life tasks such as checking him in for his flight to Tokyo.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Similar to a real-life version of The Truman Show, the setup recorded every moment of each animal's life.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

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 • Mar. 18, 2026

It was inspired by the antics of real-life tennis table star Marty Reisman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“History or real-life adventure books, mostly,” I replied.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos