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realness

[ree-uhl-nis, reel-] / ˈri əl nɪs, ˈril- /


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“Our DNA is about realness, about not changing a person, you know, not erasing stretch marks,” McCormick said.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 6, 2026

Alarmed at the realness of their struggle, they toss their smallfolk a cash bump, a modest promotion, or maybe, if they’re really lucky, a nicer place to urinate.

From Salon Feb. 23, 2026

He believes many creators are "doubling down on the realness" to give themselves a place on the feed amongst "a sea of AI-generated content which is flooding or AI slop as it's been termed".

From BBC Nov. 28, 2025

“There’s a realness there and it’s very grounding for the show. … Linda’s gone a little crazy sometimes, but for the most part, it’s all very much stuff that you can relate to.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 28, 2025

My eyes meet hers then, and I see a realness in them, a genuine concern for me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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