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surreal

[suh-ree-uhl, -reel] / səˈri əl, -ˈril /
ADJECTIVE
dreamlike
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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"This is surreal for all of us drivers," said American Kyle Kirkwood, second in practice with a lap at 56.691 seconds.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

That plot twist gives Chase the opportunity to send Gemma into the Further, dreaming up all sorts of frighteningly surreal environments.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

It’s a riveting story full of extraordinary revelations and surreal moments.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

And I felt it was so nuts, so surreal.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

It feels strange and surreal to be here, to be doing this.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli




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