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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
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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 research found 22% of children had shared personal information such as health details with AI tools, while 24% have shared their real name or address online.

From BBC • 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

Santa Barbara real estate records show the house was owned by Pratt’s father.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The chief of the UN nuclear watchdog said attacks near Iran's Bushehr atomic power plant "pose a very real danger to nuclear safety and must stop".

From Barron's • 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.