real thing

Example Sentences

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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

Lyrics are delivered in raspy, gravelly voices that sound as authentic as the real thing.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“You know that’s not a real thing, right?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam