true-life

adjective

ˈtrü-ˈlīf 

: true to life

a true-life story

Examples of true-life in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And for Netflix, Bayona helmed Society of the Snow, a drama based on the true-life tale of the Uruguayan 1972 Andes flight disaster. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Upcoming, she’ll be seen starring alongside Finn Cole, Ben Foster, and more in the true-life wrestling drama Gable. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Nattiv plays this true-life story out like a thriller—his film is moody and tense—but what gives the proceedings undeniable force is Carrie Coon’s performance as Rita Cooper. — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

In any case, knowing a little bit about the true-life episode that inspired its fantastical reimagining will certainly help viewers connect with its cryptic choices. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for true-life

• alewife
• birdlife
• folklife
• housewife
• jackknife
• midlife
• midwife
• nightlife
• penknife
• wildlife
• afterlife
• pocketknife