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actual

[ak-choo-uhl] / ˈæk tʃu əl /
ADJECTIVE
truly existing, real
Synonyms
STRONGEST
certain existing for-real physical real substantial substantive
WEAK
authentic concrete confirmed factual genuine hard honest-to-God honest-to-goodness indisputable indubitable kosher positive sure-enough tangible true undeniable unquestionable verified
Antonyms
STRONGEST
mental spiritual uncertain unfixed
WEAK
counterfeit false fictitious hypothetical imaginary legendary nominal past pretended reputed theoretical unreal
ADJECTIVE
existing at the present time
Synonyms
STRONGEST
current exact original
STRONG
existent
WEAK
extant live living prevailing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
old
WEAK
counterfeit false fictitious hypothetical imaginary legendary nominal past pretended reputed theoretical

Example Sentences

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In the other corner of this existential fight is an actual man of God: Pope Leo XIV.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Those receiving Social Security won’t find out the actual cost-of-living adjustment until October.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

"We want feasibility studies and a pause, so we know the actual local impacts -- not just rushing ahead at full speed," said Dziobek.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

But he still underestimated the actual tally by some 78,000 jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But Miss Mortimer’s letter seemed to imply that there was actual trouble afoot.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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