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Recent Examples of real-world
The works were notional pastiches of real-world desperation.
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Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Students can also participate in team challenges that mimic real-world collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 22 May 2025
The final phase focuses on the obstacles preventing people from achieving their live-abroad goals and figuring out real-world solutions to those problems.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
Experts said the safety reports reviewed by CNN illustrate the real-world consequences of the FAA’s apparent inability to address these equipment challenges.
—Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
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Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Students can also participate in team challenges that mimic real-world collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 22 May 2025
The final phase focuses on the obstacles preventing people from achieving their live-abroad goals and figuring out real-world solutions to those problems.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
Experts said the safety reports reviewed by CNN illustrate the real-world consequences of the FAA’s apparent inability to address these equipment challenges.
—Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-world
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The film tells the story of real-life UFC legend Mark Kerr, with Johnson landing the lead role.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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This real-life story of betrayal, manipulation, and premeditated murder inspired the new Spanish thriller A Widow’s Game (La Viuda Negra), premiering May 30 on Netflix.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
30 May 2025
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But in terms of actual similarities between character and person, there’s only the vague echo of Malkmus’ own journey from the Central Valley suburb of Stockton, California, to New York City in pursuit of rock & roll.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
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Rather, while some roads saw some minor flooding, the heaviest bands of rain stayed offshore, lessening the chances for actual flooding.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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However, the real star of the show is the puffer complex.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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That’s the real opportunity for the industry today.—
Shahar Man,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Yes, native plants are definitely authentic, and great for supporting our birds and pollinators, but their magic can be subtle in a landscape, one that takes time to appreciate.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Like in those shows, there were small aspects of her character that felt true and authentic to Black women’s experiences.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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By all accounts, these were impactful moves for a roster in need of star players and bona fide big-league talent.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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After pushing Leeds back to the top tier of English soccer and making the 49ers competitive again, the venture arm eyes the chance to make Rangers FC a bona fide winner again.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
30 May 2025
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Puig agreed to waive any legal protections for suppression or exclusion of new information in the factual basis.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 May 2025
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Remember when Google demoed its Bard AI tool in 2023 and its factual error led to its parent company losing US$100 billion in market value?—
Greg Edwards,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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The ignition method was strikingly consistent: a crude yet effective time-delay mechanism, fashioned from everyday items like cigarettes, matches, and pieces of lined yellow notebook paper.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Are Mineral Sunscreens Better Than Chemical Sunscreens? Mineral and chemical sunscreens are both effective, but contain different active ingredients.6 Mineral sunscreens (or physical sunscreens) primarily contain titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, or both.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
4 June 2025
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Jennette’s Pier Nags Head, North Carolina This 1,000-foot-long concrete pier juts out into the Atlantic Ocean and is a prime spot for an Outer Banks fishing experience.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The concrete wall was built as part of the $95 million Elvira to Morena double-track completed in 2020, according to the San Diego Association of Governments, the region’s planning agency.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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