: true to life
a true-life story

Examples of true-life in a Sentence

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But its true-life story and wider streaming release are a reminder of the social history of the TV movie. Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024 The harrowing true-life tale follows Glass on a perilous fur-trading expedition in the 1820s. Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024 Oscar nominee Derek Cianfrance has rounded out an impressive cast for true-life heist pic Roofman, his first feature since The Light Between Oceans back in 2016. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024 Robin Wang, Marian Cook, Josh Powell Notable Talent: Jill Renner (Lead) Logline: The true-life story of an assault survivor who becomes the voice of millions in her crusade to fight a failing American justice system. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for true-life 

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of true-life was in 1926

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“True-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true-life. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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