surreal

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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

"It was a very surreal experience," says Lanier.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Meanwhile, attempts to plug the gaps have taken on a surreal quality.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

It is surreal to be here on the field instead of watching enviously from the stands.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir