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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

That Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei seem to hate each other for real is an additional wrinkle in the companies’ jostling for people’s hearts and minds.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

But should you trust it for real estate investing?

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

"Well, you're about to see it for real now. The sky, the beach, and the sea."

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

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