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

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But in reality, it’s soft skills that are critical for navigating the workplace in the age of AI, says Ellevest CEO Sylvia Kwan.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

For Fadel Dia, one of the protesters, the luxury resorts were “only the trigger” and in reality “there are many reasons why we are demonstrating here today”.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The authenticity that has helped Kish win over fans in a new role on “Top Chef” is key in reality TV, and vital for anyone looking for career longevity in the space.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Stefana disagrees, he says children and young people are spending so much time and money striving towards a look, an aesthetic, that only exists in the digital world, not in reality.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

This call for a worldwide fellowship that lifts neighborly concern beyond one's tribe, race, class, and nation is in reality a call for an all-embracing and unconditional love for all men.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry

in reality

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