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surreal

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


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A delayed celebration as Alexander Zverev loses track of the score–and other surreal moments from the season’s final tennis major.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

The simplicity of their progression to the semi-final was a touch surreal.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

If you want to get metaphysical: College football is rife with scandals, but the latest one is particularly surreal.

From Slate Sep. 10, 2026

"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

The skies were lilac-colored and the snowy streets had a surreal, lunar glow.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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