True; real (7)

I believe the answer is:

factual

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'true' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'real' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for factual that I've seen before include "Related to the truth" , "Based on things known to be true" , "Relating to reality" , "like a TV documentary?" , "True-to-life" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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