for real

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Synonyms of for realnext
1
: genuine
couldn't believe the threats were for real
2
: genuinely good or capable of success (as in competition)
not yet sure if this team is for real
3
: in earnest : seriously
fighting for real

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Name your limit, protect your energy, and leave room for real desire. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 APIs are data feeds used by social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and X that are widely relied upon by retail and institutional traders for real-time financial and economic data to inform trading decisions. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, celebrities opting for real-life mountain living include Tom Cruise with his staggering 298-acre mountain estate, as well as Oprah Winfrey, who both chose Telluride, Colorado to build in, live in and escape prying paparazzi. — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The milestone marks the first time Factorial’s solid-state batteries have been installed in a Stellantis vehicle for real-world evaluation. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for for real

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“For real.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20real. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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