Definitions

reality

[ree-al-i-tee] / riˈæl ɪ ti /

NOUN

facts of existence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

existence matter phenomenon real world realism sensibility truth

STRONG

absoluteness actuality authenticity being certainty concreteness corporeality deed entity genuineness materiality object palpability perceptibility presence realness solidity substance substantiality substantive tangibility validity verisimilitude verity

WEAK

bottom line brass tacks how things are like it is name of the game nuts and bolts way of it what's what

Antonyms

STRONG

abstract concept falseness idea

WEAK

belief fantasy hypothesis imagination theory

Example Sentences

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To force international visitors to confront this reality, activist groups are hitting the tournament’s visual footprint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“The reality is that every country has a government,” said Infantino.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“The reality is that chip stocks have had a massive run-up, but for good reason — the fundamentals are there,” said Adam Patti, CEO of ETF manager VistaShares.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

"But the reality is, for most local authorities, they have to do the patching because of constraints on their funding."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I don’t want to call them by their other names or pretend to be happy or thankful that they did anything remotely good for me, when in reality, their “help” has ruined my life.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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