reality-based

[ ree-al-i-tee-beyst ]

adjective

1. (especially of television) portraying or alleging to portray events as they actually happened.

Example Sentences

For many Americans, “Hitler” and “fascism” are just words and images that have no factual or reality-based historical grounding or meaning.

From Salon

For many Americans, “Hitler” and “fascism” are just words and images that have no factual or reality-based historical grounding or meaning.

From Salon

Belief in conspiracy theories has risen dramatically, while consumption of reality-based news has plummeted.

From Salon

Ducol says, “What I like in ‘El Mal’ is that we are talking about things that are quite harsh, and all of a sudden, we find ourselves before a true musical number, and we understand we are no longer in reality-based cinema.

From Los Angeles Times

“It is reality-based, if you like,” Matthen told Salon.

From Salon