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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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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

Is Orsolya looking for real solutions or simply a way to feel better?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“I’m really excited, and I’m so happy that people are starting to trust me and they’re really coming to me for real estate support.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 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

But I know she’s for real when she turns around to look at me.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

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