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virtual reality

[vur-choo-uhl ree-al-i-tee] / ˈvɜr tʃu əl riˈæl ɪ ti /
NOUN
computer simulation
Synonyms
WEAK
VR artificial intelligence cyberspace simulated 3-D environment

Example Sentences

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But then, as the dinner continued, Hassabis brought up other hot technologies: virtual reality, augmented reality, 3-D printing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Horizon Worlds, the virtual reality app that tied into Meta’s Quest VR headsets, will disappear in June, but remain an option for mobile phone users.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

In China, there are more than 40 state-owned training centers where humans operate robots wearing virtual reality headsets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

These digital ants can also be animated or placed into virtual reality environments for scientific research, education, or entertainment.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

There were computers, a virtual reality station, and giant touch-screen monitors on two of the walls.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti