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Definitions

in reality

ADJECTIVE

actually

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely for real genuinely in fact indeed literally really truly verily

WEAK

as a matter of fact de facto in point of fact in truth veritably

ADVERB

de facto

Synonyms

STRONGEST

existing

WEAK

actual factual from fact in fact real

ADVERB

for real

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actually

STRONG

for sure indeed really seriously verily

ADVERB

genuinely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely actually authentically certainly fairly honestly indeed

WEAK

admittedly as a matter of fact assuredly beyond doubt categorically de facto easily for fair in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact indub

ADVERB

quite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely actually altogether entirely fully largely perfectly really thoroughly totally truly utterly wholly

WEAK

all all in all all told considerably in all respects in fact in toto in truth just positively precisely purely well without reservation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully inadequately incompletely indefinite partially partly

ADVERB

really

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely actually certainly easily genuinely honestly indeed legitimately literally surely truly undoubtedly unquestionably well

WEAK

admittedly as a matter of fact assuredly authentically beyond doubt categorically de facto for real in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact indubitably no ifs ands or buts nothing else but of course positively precisely unmistakably verily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously indefinite questionably

ADVERB

substantially

Synonyms

STRONGEST

considerably essentially extensively heavily largely materially really

WEAK

in essence in fact in substance in the main mainly much

Antonyms

STRONGEST

slightly

WEAK

insignificantly

ADVERB

truly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely actually definitely exactly genuinely honestly legitimately positively rightly sincerely surely very

WEAK

accurately authentically beyond doubt beyond question confirmedly constantly correctly de facto devotedly factually faithfully firmly honorably in actuality in fact in truth loyally precisely reliably righteously staunchly steadily truthfully unequivocally veraciously veritably with all one's heart with devotion without a doubt

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully questionably

WEAK

dubiously indefinite

ADVERB

verily

Synonyms

WEAK

absolutely actually admittedly as a matter of fact assuredly authentically beyond doubt categorically certainly de facto easily fairly for fair for real genuinely honestly in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact indeed indubitably legitimately literally no ifs ands or buts nothing else but of course positively precisely surely truly truthfully undoubtedly unmistakably unquestionably well

Example Sentences

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However, in reality, the billions that Nvidia has invested in its AI ecosystem “will only convert back to cash if and when those companies IPO or get acquired at favorable marks,” Collins added.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Their core message: These systems are supposed to make senior engineers so productive that companies can lay off junior engineers, but in reality, many companies are trading near-term productivity for long-term woes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“I think the picture is always being painted of big, bad investors, when in reality, they were a solution to somebody,” Anbardan said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Nazeer said everyone involved in reality TV shows needed to be trained on how to safeguard against domestic abuse and assault, adding that independent organisations not paid by the production company should be involved.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

And in reality the realization of the truth discovered swept over me in a few seconds.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya

in reality

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