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

STRONGEST

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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The MacBook Neo is the company’s “first real push” into the budget laptop space, where Apple currently holds less than 1% market share, Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan wrote in a Monday note.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The ads depict actress Pamela Anderson prompting a chatbot to create models before revealing that they were real people the whole time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

But other reasons for the shift highlight real vulnerabilities should Rubio run.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

"We already know that lots of families with disabled children are struggling financially. They're missing out on things like therapies, equipment and activities. We've got very real concerns about this."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Between gasps, Dalton asks, “What do we win if it’s not a real place?”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

real

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