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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Here are six stories of how real people and companies in the global economy are rapidly adjusting to the new rules of trade.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Above all it creates a greater challenge to anticipate whether an imminent action is an exercise or ‘the real thing’.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In this environment, our journalists have found that their efforts to get the real story and be fair were vilified rather than appreciated.

From Salon

Japan had real moxie in 1985, when this population cohort slowly started to narrow.

From Barron's

But real life is more confusing as to how it delivers lessons and it likes to tease, apparently.

From Barron's

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