real

Example Sentences

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Citizen science played an important role in the project because participants used the sponges under real household conditions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Ancelotti ticks that box: a record five Champions League titles and trophies in all five of Europe's major leagues carry real weight, even in a dressing room featuring Neymar, Vinicius Jr, Raphinha and co.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“In this cycle, the real winners will be those who own the bottleneck, as relentless demand turns scarcity into outsized returns.”

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“There will be some real cues and signals about what to expect,” said Christian Grose, a redistricting scholar and political science professor at USC.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The plank across the ditch had split under the weight of a real big, real old lady.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck