the real thing
noun
: something that is genuine and not a copy or imitation : something that is truly valuable or important
The diamond turned out to be the real thing.
You've done very well in your training. Let's just hope you're ready for the real thing.
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But while middle-class parents empty their wallets on tchotchkes, billionaires hoard the real thing, with hedge fund managers, tech CEOs, and art collectors driving fossil prices ever higher.
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Catherine Baab-Muguira, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
To my ears the cluck of his call was even more seductive than the real thing.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2025
To harness this superpower: Do: Practice in an environment that mirrors the real thing.
—Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
It’s made from a luxe and soft silk material that drapes well and looks like the real thing.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Catherine Baab-Muguira, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
To my ears the cluck of his call was even more seductive than the real thing.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2025
To harness this superpower: Do: Practice in an environment that mirrors the real thing.
—Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
It’s made from a luxe and soft silk material that drapes well and looks like the real thing.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the real thing
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“The real thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20real%20thing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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