surreal
Example Sentences
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It felt surreal, and Jessica says she was slow to process the news.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Funny how neither film adaptation knew what to make of El Rey, dropping him and Thompson’s surreal depiction of hell; the book’s admirers swear by the ending’s strangeness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Meanwhile, attempts to plug the gaps have taken on a surreal quality.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
Kelly was among a number of super-fans invited to LA to watch the filming of the anniversary special - something she describes as a "surreal experience".
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
This is so surreal, I keep looking around for Salvador Dali to make an appearance.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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