in a real state

bellwether state

A state of the United States that historically votes for the winning candidate in a given election.

blue state

A state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.

for real and for true

Genuinely; truly.

green state

A U.S. state perceived as environmentally friendly.

in a right state

in a mess or in a state of chaos; very unkempt, in poor condition.

keep it real

In the imperative, an exhortation used as a departing salutation.

real deal

A thing or person that is genuine, authentic, or worthy of serious regard.

real live

Authentic and indisputably present.