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real

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /
ADJECTIVE
genuine in existence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolute actual authentic certain evident for real honest legitimate original palpable physical positive sincere solid substantial substantive true undeniable
STRONG
concrete corporal essential existent firm material present right sound stable
WEAK
bodily bona fide corporeal de facto embodied existing factual heartfelt in the flesh incarnate indubitable intrinsic irrefutable live perceptible rightful sensible tangible unaffected undoubted unfeigned valid veritable
Antonyms
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counterfeit dishonest disputable doubtful dubious false fraudulent hidden indefinite invalid mental obscure questionable spiritual uncertain unclear unreal unreliable unsure untrustworthy vague
STRONG
flexible immaterial intangible unfit unhealthy unimportant unstable
WEAK
fake feigned imaginary untrue

Example Sentences

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It’s now installing AI-enabled cameras in airport lobbies to collect the data and monitor queues in real time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Back in Cardiff, that link is deep, real and reciprocated.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

"With a strong slate of films still to come this year, there's real confidence and excitement about what lies ahead for cinema audiences."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles pulled off the last-second deal to move ahead of the Steelers and snatch away Lemon in real time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Tansy could ring the real bell-tower bell now, but she’d fallen in love with that durn cowbell, which was hardly ever out of her hand.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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"We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks

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