real-life
adjective
: existing or occurring in reality : drawn from or drawing on actual events or situations
real-life problems
real-life drama
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The real-life restaurant doesn’t have a name yet, Murrin said, but the family plans to open it later this year at 9840 Camp Bowie West Blvd.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024
Sofia Vergara played a mom on Modern Family that was not far off from her real-life experience as a mom to son Manolo.
—Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
Harvey is rumored to be the real-life Martha Scott — the stalker played by Jessica Gunning in the popular TV adaptation of Gadd’s one-man show.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
But De Niro’s real-life misbehavior comes across as crazed rather than revelatory.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 June 2024
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024
Sofia Vergara played a mom on Modern Family that was not far off from her real-life experience as a mom to son Manolo.
—Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
Harvey is rumored to be the real-life Martha Scott — the stalker played by Jessica Gunning in the popular TV adaptation of Gadd’s one-man show.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
But De Niro’s real-life misbehavior comes across as crazed rather than revelatory.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 June 2024
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-life. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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