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

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It feels really nice to do something that’s external and feels more real.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Trombone Shorty: To me, Miles Davis was a real rock star.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

“It’s hard to bridge that in any real concrete way.”

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Pierce, 29 and originally from Birmingham, says she loves her work but admits that the "burn out is real."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

I’m pretty sure I knew that before, deep down, but now I know it for real.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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"We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks

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"We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks