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not real

ADJECTIVE
pseudo
Synonyms
STRONG
counterfeit ersatz imitation mock phony pirate pretend sham wrong
WEAK
bogus false not genuine not kosher not legit pretended quasi simulated spurious
Antonyms
STRONG
genuine real true

Example Sentences

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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

Despite the Facebook video being AI-generated and showing content that was not real, and Meta receiving several user complaints about it, the company did not label the video as AI-generated or remove it.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Experts warn AI’s speed in finding bugs could lead to new cyberattacks, though some AI-generated reports are not real.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

“You know it’s not real safe to hitch a ride these days, right?”

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña