reality show
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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His wealth represents a sort of aspirational model for many people of that class, even though he inherited his wealth, mostly thank to the reality show that portrayed him as a hugely successful self-made businessman.
From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026
Maybe it was The Ultimate Fighter: a competition reality show for a spot on the promotion’s roster that, like most reality TV, emphasized drama and personal beef.
From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026
I was willing to give the young novice a primer on what a mayor can and can’t do, and let him know City Hall is a reality show like no other he’s been on.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
The state previously had a smaller incentive program, but former Gov. Chris Christie killed it to save money and blocked a planned payout to the reality show “Jersey Shore.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
So didn't there used to be a reality show where people had to date each other in pitch-darkness?
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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