real thing
Example Sentences
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Like his predecessors, Bettan practised being booed during his preparations for Eurovision, though he admitted it did not compare to the real thing.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“This is a real thing that I, the FBI director, had made,” Ansari said.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
The hotline was a joke that turned into a real thing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Synthetic, cheaper alternatives have gained traction, and animal rights activists continue to push dropping the real thing.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
A plan is a real thing, and things projected are experienced.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
