the real deal

noun

informal

: something or someone that is real or genuine : a thing or person that is not a copy or imitation

These diamonds aren't fake. They're the real deal.

That guy looked so much like Elvis, I almost thought he was the real deal.

Examples of the real deal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That enthusiasm is no joke; her joie de vivre is the real deal. — Ruth Negga, Time, 30 Sep. 2026

Fortunately, experts have telltale signs to spot a fake antique from the real deal. — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026

Dealing with the ups and downs of baseball in a city like New York is the real deal. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026

Fitoussi directed six episodes of the series, and this film seems to take the same idea of mixing a fictional character with the real deal. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

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