real thing

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But these templates don’t come anywhere close to the real thing, so Kakaiya decided to make an anatomically precise, patented 3D-printed model.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026

A second wedding day was organised at his care facility a day after the real thing, featuring a two-tier wedding cake and bottles of champagne, as well as the bride's special guest.

From BBC • May 18, 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

The aspiring artist of talent will eventually achieve the real thing.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson