as in very
happening in the real world rather than in a story
real-life problems a real-life drama
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Recent Examples of real-life
During the interview, you will be questioned about relevant experience and most importantly, real-life scenarios.
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Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
For many South Koreans, this week’s dramatic events were their first real-life brush with the nation’s history of military dictatorship.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
At the conclusion, we’re treated to videos and photographs of the real-life figures, including footage of the unit arriving in Europe, an interview with Derriecott King at age 100 and a clip of Michelle Obama paying tribute to two of the surviving women from the unit.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
The High School Musical alum portrayed real-life serial killer Ted Bundy in Netflix's Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
For many South Koreans, this week’s dramatic events were their first real-life brush with the nation’s history of military dictatorship.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
At the conclusion, we’re treated to videos and photographs of the real-life figures, including footage of the unit arriving in Europe, an interview with Derriecott King at age 100 and a clip of Michelle Obama paying tribute to two of the surviving women from the unit.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
The High School Musical alum portrayed real-life serial killer Ted Bundy in Netflix's Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-life
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This move, it can be argued, is contrary to the very culture of the United States.Callum Booth, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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That would not be possible without the very arm that will run the new venue.Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
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The actual date of their nuptials was only revealed in their divorce documents.Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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In terms of actual whole foods, almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, and green leafy vegetables such as spinach and chard also have a high vitamin E content and are therefore among the best foods to eat for eye health.Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Google also claims Willow can correct errors in real time—a critical step toward making quantum computing practical for real-world problems in medicine, artificial intelligence and energy optimisation.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Increasingly, this will involve immersive virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) environments that simulate real-world environments, scenarios and interactions.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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What's next for the Red Sox? Ideally for them, the Red Sox could add another starter, and FanSided's Zachary Rotman feels like this is a real possibility.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The editing was also choppy at times and there seemed no real flow to the season in terms of tribe dynamics.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The decision in the final weeks of President Joe Biden's administration sets up a fight over the future of California's vehicle regulations.David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The final game was another sellout of 18,519, as Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a triple double—26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Customers can then access the NFC chip through their mobile phone and will see a verification that indicates the item is an authentic Staple item.Layla Ilchi, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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The company is heavily subsidizing the exec’s travel, without even getting a tax deduction if there’s no bona fide security reason to take the plane for a weekend jaunt to Aspen.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The third category, which is perhaps the most puzzling, comprises a bona fide enthusiasm for tallow—which, to be fair, makes a delicious french fry.Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-life. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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