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real

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /
ADJECTIVE
genuine in existence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolute actual authentic certain evident for real honest legitimate original palpable physical positive sincere solid substantial substantive true undeniable
STRONG
concrete corporal essential existent firm material present right sound stable
WEAK
bodily bona fide corporeal de facto embodied existing factual heartfelt in the flesh incarnate indubitable intrinsic irrefutable live perceptible rightful sensible tangible unaffected undoubted unfeigned valid veritable
Antonyms
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counterfeit dishonest disputable doubtful dubious false fraudulent hidden indefinite invalid mental obscure questionable spiritual uncertain unclear unreal unreliable unsure untrustworthy vague
STRONG
flexible immaterial intangible unfit unhealthy unimportant unstable
WEAK
fake feigned imaginary untrue

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The 29-year-old Real Sociedad striker scored twice as the reigning European champions comfortably beat Austria 3-0 to secure a first knockout win in 16 years and progress to the last 16.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Appeared in the June 30, 2026, print edition as 'What Real Diversity Looks Like'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

"Older rent-stabilized buildings are already struggling under rising operating costs, yet the Board chose to disregard those realities," said James Whelan, president of the Real Estate Board of New York.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Real estate investment trusts followed a flattish 2025 with a strong first half as the Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF has returned 12% so far this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

I pivot abruptly and walk to the library, because I know for sure my English exam is real Real Life.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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"We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks

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