reality-based
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Barrett, a former law professor, did not seem persuaded that this notoriously sloppy and economically illiterate document was a substitute for reality-based reasoning.
From Slate • Nov. 5, 2025
He did a variety of reality-based shows in his county, and over time he adopted a new persona.
From Salon • Sep. 28, 2024
“As the finder of fact, she will be much better able to draw accurate, reality-based factual conclusions on novel, unprecedented evidentiary issues with key witnesses testifying before her,” Katzberg said.
From Slate • Aug. 29, 2024
He focused instead on a difficult assignment given to him: Re-create “Jak and Daxter,” Naughty Dog’s popular run, jump and race franchise, into something more reality-based.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024
The age change for the Quest headset comes as building a virtual reality-based version of the metaverse has become crucial to Meta’s future.
From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2023
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