The phrase "the real deal" is used to describe something or someone that is genuine, authentic or of high quality. There are many synonyms that can be used to convey similar meanings, such as "the genuine article", "the authentic item" or "the bona fide". Other synonyms include "the authentic version", "the original", "the unadulterated", "the true-blue", "the certified" and "the undiluted". These synonyms can be used interchangeably depending on the context. Whatever synonym is chosen, the meaning remains the same - something that is of high quality, original and trustworthy.