reality-based
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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The aide said that guys like me were 'in what we call the reality-based community,' which he defined as people who 'believe that solutions emerge from your judicious study of discernible reality.'
From Salon • Oct. 7, 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
Panic and gloating go viral; reality-based exposition doesn’t.
From Slate • May 15, 2024
“Someone who poses a risk of domestic violence is dangerous,” Barrett pronounced, conclusively, to the immense relief of the reality-based community on Tuesday.
From Slate • Nov. 8, 2023
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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