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Definitions

real

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /
ADJECTIVE
genuine in existence
Synonyms
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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
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flexible immaterial intangible unfit unhealthy unimportant unstable
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fake feigned imaginary untrue

Example Sentences

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“The past year marked a real breakthrough,” said Shawna Morris, who heads trade policy at the National Milk Producers Federation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"We're making sure teenagers have somewhere to go, someone to talk to and a real chance to thrive," Nandy added.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Join a real-time, written chat with WSJ’s residential real estate reporters from 11 a.m. until noon ET on Friday, April 10.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

I think she’s probably right, and hope that one day I’ll believe her for real.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.