for real

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Definition of for realnext
as in true
being exactly as appears or as claimed The rumors are for real: the happy couple is expecting a baby in June.

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Recent Examples of for real The lab's advanced technology, including 64 Vicon cameras, allows for intricate action and dance choreography, even blending with AI for real-time animation, and has attracted international gaming projects. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Cryptocurrency may have long-term implications for real estate markets in the Mount Rushmore State. — K.h. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 6 Aug. 2026 The Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) will be the nation’s first private robotic servicing spacecraft for real-world missions, according to Northrop Grumman. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 Screen skimming does not belong in the classroom for real learning. — Monitor Reader, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for real

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“For real.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/for%20real. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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