Definitions

reality

[ree-al-i-tee] / riˈæl ɪ ti /

NOUN

facts of existence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

existence matter phenomenon real world realism sensibility truth

STRONG

absoluteness actuality authenticity being certainty concreteness corporeality deed entity genuineness materiality object palpability perceptibility presence realness solidity substance substantiality substantive tangibility validity verisimilitude verity

WEAK

bottom line brass tacks how things are like it is name of the game nuts and bolts way of it what's what

Antonyms

STRONG

abstract concept falseness idea

WEAK

belief fantasy hypothesis imagination theory

Example Sentences

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First-quarter Reality Labs revenue of $402 million dropped 2% from the prior year.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Campos credits local Latino-led bands like Xibalba and Harsh Reality as inspirations to dive into making music and embrace his identity in the genre.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Reality TV personality Molly-Mae Hague has welcomed her second child with professional boxer Tommy Fury.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Reality Labs, however, continues to bleed cash and its Quest headsets, and AI glasses, aren’t really turning heads when it comes to the group’s bottom line.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Reality has hit me like a fist; a truth I can no longer deny is clear.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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