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Synonyms

for real

Idioms  

  1. Actually so, genuine, as in Are your plans to move away for real? [Slang; mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

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Her passion for real estate runs in the family.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Go to a course and play for real, or just drop a ball on a spot that looks good in the fairway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

To find REITs that deliver both attractive yields and solid overall returns, we screened for real estate stocks with yields that beat those of 10-year Treasuries, currently 4.3%.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

He went shopping for real estate, first buying out the warehouse space he had been renting, then turning back to the idea of reviving the bookstore.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

His stare says for real louder than any words could.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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