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View synonyms for slice-of-life

slice-of-life

[ slahys-uhv-lahyf ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or being a naturalistic, unembellished representation of real life:

    a play with slice-of-life dialogue.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of slice-of-life1

1890–95; attributive use of slice of life, translation of French tranche de vie, allegedly coined by dramatist Jean Jullien (1854–1919)
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Example Sentences

From this slice-of-life posting, one of dozens from my book tour, came threats to call Child Protective Services, to have us arrested.

From Salon

For someone unfamiliar with “Haikyu!!,” the anime adaptation of a slice-of-life manga about a high school volleyball team, the premise may seem a bit niche.

Seeing “lots of worthy possibilities,” Claudia Puig cites “Finland’s tale of working-class lovers, ‘Fallen Leaves’ and Mexico’s poignant family drama ‘Tótem,’ ‘Perfect Days,’ a poetic slice-of-life from Japan and either the French gastronomic feast for the eyes, ‘The Taste of Things’ or the timely German classroom drama The Teachers’ Lounge.’ ” as “Zone” alternatives.

As with Whiteley’s other shows, “Wrestlers” features up-close and exciting sports footage alongside intimate slice-of-life scenes and confessional interviews, as these people who love the history and traditions of regional professional wrestling share their hopes and dreams.

With “This Fool,” the slice-of-life Hulu comedy that Estrada helped create and in which he stars, he is showing a part of Los Angeles, and its people, that is rarely seen on screen.

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