real-life
adjective
: existing or occurring in reality : drawn from or drawing on actual events or situations
real-life problems
real-life drama
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The real-life father-son duo’s affection and closeness radiate off the screen.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
The Always Sunny gang made good use of actress Kaitlin Olson’s real-life pregnancy to make a Halloween episode of epic proportions.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
Emily in Paris Escape the mess of your real-life breakup and adult responsibilities by following Emily Cooper, a free-spirited, happy-go-lucky American who moves to Paris for her dream job.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
Ironically, the story of The Dating Game killer, Rodney Alcala, is actually based on a real-life serial killer who is believed to have killed over 100 women in the 60s and 70s.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2024
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
The Always Sunny gang made good use of actress Kaitlin Olson’s real-life pregnancy to make a Halloween episode of epic proportions.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
Emily in Paris Escape the mess of your real-life breakup and adult responsibilities by following Emily Cooper, a free-spirited, happy-go-lucky American who moves to Paris for her dream job.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
Ironically, the story of The Dating Game killer, Rodney Alcala, is actually based on a real-life serial killer who is believed to have killed over 100 women in the 60s and 70s.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-life. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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