actual

Example Sentences

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Ronald Reagan was an actual movie star, but he knew what he believed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then there’s the pathological terror of holding an actual opinion.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is the seeming inconsistency between someone's stated high level of concern for their data privacy and their actual behaviour online.

From BBC

Though packing storytelling into a fast-moving outdoor ride is always a theme park challenge, Universal is doing what it can to make guests feel as if they’re sitting in actual tiny, authentic cars.

From Los Angeles Times

So yeah – actual fake newscasts are perfect stages for parody, as are fake reality shows, fake sitcoms and fake dramas.

From Salon