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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Here, Google is attempting to make the real thing: a generalist robot brain.
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
For people who want to feel something close to the real thing (like me), this is an absolute game changer!
—Swish Goswami, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The Florida resort will debut a new generation of wands Saturday that look and feel closer to the real thing when casting spells throughout the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a popular activity in the parks.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Netflix has graduated to airing the real thing: live sports.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
For people who want to feel something close to the real thing (like me), this is an absolute game changer!
—Swish Goswami, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The Florida resort will debut a new generation of wands Saturday that look and feel closer to the real thing when casting spells throughout the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a popular activity in the parks.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Netflix has graduated to airing the real thing: live sports.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 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 4 Apr. 2025.
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