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real

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /


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AI models that underpin tools like chatbots and image generators are known as agents when they act autonomously to carry out tasks in the real world.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

The study introduces a programmable photonic platform that can control both the timing and frequency properties of light signals in real time.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

Graydon’s real name, federal authorities said, was Ronald L. Fischer, and he was a Rhode Island fugitive who used more than a dozen aliases to avoid capture for more than 20 years.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

He operates businesses in construction, real estate, and private equity.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

“I said the author shouldn’t have used the real tribe’s name without their permission.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Spaniards have rhapsodized over Gypsy Vicente Escudero ever since, at the age of 9, he danced in the streets with his Gypsy relatives, went through the crowds passing his worn cap for reales.

From Time Magazine Archive

For the price of five reales, people could look into the telescope and see the gypsy woman an arm’s length away.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Without knowing what to say, he paid ten reales more so that his sons could have that prodigious experience.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

The former promised good offices to their new friends, two reales apiece to the Indians, and the revolution was crushed.

From Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. by Stephens, John L.

The grandee forwarded with the diploma the Order set in diamonds worth not less than 20,000 reales.

From The Fourth Estate, vol. 2 by Palacio Vald?s, Armando

In Caracas, prices are often denominated in dollars or euros, while on the borders, Colombian pesos and Brazilian reals are often used.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 28, 2026

He initially charged people 650 reals, or about $127, But organizers gathered enough donations, Amaral said, that they were able to cover the trip.

From Washington Post Jan. 14, 2023

“He shot ‘Socrates’ with 30,000 reals, which is around $12,000,” said Meirelles.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 22, 2021

Of the nearly 50 billion reals the administration of President Jair Boslonaro is expecting, 20% will go to the federal treasury, and the rest to building new infrastructure or improving existing networks.

From Seattle Times Nov. 4, 2021

His proud facial response clearly read: Fur reals, you got this.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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