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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Jerry Jones Around nine minutes in, Jerry Jones, a real-life billionaire, is seen giving a speech to TV billionaire Monty Miller (Jon Hamm) after the latter’s latest heart attack.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Jan. 2025
Glazer initially created the show as a web series with her real-life bestie and creative collaborator, Abbi Jacobson, before it was eventually discovered by Amy Poehler, who championed the concept and ultimately helped get it on the air.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
In the sketch hosted by ‘SNL’ cast member Ego Nwodim, portraying real-life host Arlette Amuli, several women holding red balloons were introduced to a series of eligible bachelors.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Jan. 2025
In a season 5, episode 10 preview clip exclusive to Entertainment Weekly, actress Natacha Karam's firefighter prepares Joe (Karam's real-life boyfriend, John Clarence Stewart) to meet her parents — and to ask for their blessing to marry.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Jan. 2025
Glazer initially created the show as a web series with her real-life bestie and creative collaborator, Abbi Jacobson, before it was eventually discovered by Amy Poehler, who championed the concept and ultimately helped get it on the air.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
In the sketch hosted by ‘SNL’ cast member Ego Nwodim, portraying real-life host Arlette Amuli, several women holding red balloons were introduced to a series of eligible bachelors.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Jan. 2025
In a season 5, episode 10 preview clip exclusive to Entertainment Weekly, actress Natacha Karam's firefighter prepares Joe (Karam's real-life boyfriend, John Clarence Stewart) to meet her parents — and to ask for their blessing to marry.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-life. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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