real-world
adjective
: existing or occurring in reality : drawn from or drawing on actual events or situations : real-life
a real-world example
… the complex relationship between a word and the real-world thing it labels.—
Jean Aitchison
Jean AitchisonDigital objects aren't bound by the same constraints as real-world objects—that is, broadly speaking, the whole point of digital objects—but they're often made to look like real-world objects anyway.—Lev Grossman
Lev Grossman… combine the rigors of academics with the soothing realities of real-world applications.—Ricardo Bilton
Ricardo BiltonThe paintings are essentially abstract, but they don't feel abstract. They feature, besides passages of figurative drawing, a real-world aura …—Peter Schjeldahl
Peter SchjeldahlExamples of real-world in a Sentence
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The team will also examine real-world load scenarios, including complex multiaxial stresses.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
In her interview with The Athletic, Gu described sustained real-world violence and intimidation.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
When reimbursement is out of sync with real-world acquisition costs, pharmacies are put in the difficult position of limiting inventory or redirecting patients elsewhere.
—Eric J. Larson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
But 2026 is widely seen as the year when work on their real-world applications, especially in industry, will take center stage.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
In her interview with The Athletic, Gu described sustained real-world violence and intimidation.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
When reimbursement is out of sync with real-world acquisition costs, pharmacies are put in the difficult position of limiting inventory or redirecting patients elsewhere.
—Eric J. Larson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
But 2026 is widely seen as the year when work on their real-world applications, especially in industry, will take center stage.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-world. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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