not real

Example Sentences

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"On the other hand, Musk frequently makes claims that are not real," he said, citing deadlines that are regularly pushed back.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Horeck added that the term deepfake often led people to think the harm caused was not real, and the victims often did not know who was behind the image.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

But when we’re experiencing it through art, because it’s art, we know it’s not real, therefore there’s a detachment from it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

When you see a play or a movie, you know it’s not real.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

I remember being shocked at the feel of him—I was a medic, but still I half expected him to be plastic, not real.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker