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surreal

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


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"In this new wave, it's women who are taking the lead, with writing often tinged with feminism, but also often quite dark and violent, punctuated by surreal touches," she noted.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

“It’s surreal to be able to be this proud of my child,” Gina told reporters at the event.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

The Venetian Resort, at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, is already a surreal place—the interior includes an indoor St. Mark’s Square with chlorine-blue canals, old-timey lampposts, and a painted blue sky.

From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026

Welsh actor Matthew Rhys described the "surreal and incredible feeling" after making history on Monday by becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

I was alone, isolated in a bubble of resistance, watching this surreal scene magnified beyond comprehension.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago




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