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Recent Examples of real-world
Despite massive advancements in the field in recent years, quantum computers still aren’t able to solve big real-world problems just yet.
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Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
Throw it in a box with other real-world essentials (like a great water bottle and a sturdy tote bag) for a thoughtful gift that’s also useful.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Service members engage in immersive exercises that simulate real-world drone incursions and hostile UAV threats.
—Sarah Alegre, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
Tesla is also pivoting back to real-world controls, at least partially.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
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Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
Throw it in a box with other real-world essentials (like a great water bottle and a sturdy tote bag) for a thoughtful gift that’s also useful.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Service members engage in immersive exercises that simulate real-world drone incursions and hostile UAV threats.
—Sarah Alegre, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
Tesla is also pivoting back to real-world controls, at least partially.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-world
Adjective
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The real-life case became a national sensation following the release of Investigation Discovery's The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, a multi-part documentary series that attempts to unravel this twisted adoption story's knot.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Composer David Yazbek and the real-life de Marcos are credited as a creative consultants Though the entire cast deserves its cheers, the final bow is given appropriately to the band itself, eager to share this isolated country’s music for yet another rediscovery.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And Paul, Weiss then settled that with the administration for basically no actual concessions, except a great press release for President Trump.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The three actors deliver sharply subtle performances, from Laurie’s passive aggression to Jaclyn’s actual aggression and Kate’s dismay as the de facto mediator.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That was my first real relationship to the island and that culture.—
Nicholas Ducassi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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That happens through supportive feedback, real listening, and invitations to contribute before problems escalate.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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To find one-of-a-kind spots around the globe that offer transformative experiences, tempting travelers to venture farther and embrace the authentic.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Japan is known for great, authentic luxury, and the seller has great reviews on eBay (and TikTok).—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Post-Butler, the Heat is right now without a bona fide superstar for the first time since the early 2000s, pre-Dwyane Wade.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Badgers, meanwhile, had been on fire lately and had ascended to a bona fide Final Four contender in the minds of many.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Next week, the NTSB intends to release the hazardous materials, meteorological and survival factors factual reports and a study conducted by its office of engineering on vessel size increases and associated safety risk.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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But there’s a simple way to take control of the situation: stay factual.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on all open burning and has cancelled all burning permits effective from 8 a.m. Friday until further notice.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Getting treatment For women experiencing pelvic floor muscle tension, pelvic floor physical therapy is often an effective treatment option to reduce pain and prevent muscles from becoming overly tight in the future, Falter said.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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On a recent morning, a concrete truck churned outside the stadium, and a group of construction workers toiled away on a sidewalk repair.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Institutions must move beyond vague statements and take concrete steps to protect international students.—
Nuo Chen,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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