real world
noun
the realm of practical or actual experience, as opposed to the abstract, theoretical, or idealized sphere of the classroom, laboratory, etc..
real worlds
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pluralof real world.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That pleasant unsettling will occur indoors and outdoors at this Bronx public garden, as the exhibition explores Carroll’s fictional and real worlds through fantastical plants, Victorian artifacts and modern artworks.
From New York Times ● Apr. 24, 2024
Explore the mysteries of fictional and real worlds with four Los Angeles writers who pay homage to giants of the genre while creating stories that are irresistible in their own right.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2024
Zuckerberg described the products as bringing together virtual and real worlds, and underscored that part of what Meta offered was low cost or free AI that could integrate into daily routine.
From Reuters ● Sep. 27, 2023
Perhaps there is an inevitability to it as boundaries between the digital and real worlds of football become ever more blurred.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 14, 2017
Now back in the real worlds I sat at my desk and crossed every single item off the list.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
