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having actual existence and not imaginary
- The real world is often different from dreams and fantasies.
- The tree in the backyard is real; you can touch its bark and smell its leaves.
- The real world often requires practical solutions, not just ideas.
- The tears in her eyes were real as she said goodbye to her beloved pet.
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having the full value or significance as described
- The real challenge was harder than anyone anticipated.
- His real talent was evident in every performance.
- The real benefits of the program were clear to all participants.
- That was a real victory, achieved through hard work.
- The real price of the product was much higher than advertised.
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having significant seriousness or gravity
- The threat of the virus is real, and we must take precautions.
- His concerns about the project were real and warranted attention.
- The impact of climate change is real and should be addressed immediately.
- To the man sleeping regularly in doorways, homelessness is real.
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having genuine quality or authenticity
- The house is made of real wood, not fake materials.
- He gave me a real diamond for my birthday.
- The necklace is made of real gold.
- She prefers real wood furniture over synthetic materials.
- The flowers in the vase are real, not plastic.
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having value adjusted for changes in price or purchasing power, reflecting the true economic worth
- Real income accounts for inflation, showing the true purchasing power.
- The economy grew in real dollars, not just nominal value.
- Real income measures the actual value of earnings after inflation.
- They calculated real income to compare living standards across regions.
- The real dollars they earned had more value after inflation was considered.
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genuinely real and verifiable
- The researchers provided real data that could be independently verified, rather than speculative estimates.
- The scientist presented real evidence from the experiments, which supported the new theory.
- Their concerns about the policy were based on real data, which could be analyzed and confirmed.
- The success of the pilot program was supported by real results, not just hypothetical projections.
- Her contribution to the team had a real impact, significantly advancing the development of the new product.
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