real

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /

ADJECTIVE

genuine in existence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolute actual authentic certain evident for real honest legitimate original palpable physical positive sincere solid substantial substantive true undeniable

STRONG

concrete corporal essential existent firm material present right sound stable

WEAK

bodily bona fide corporeal de facto embodied existing factual heartfelt in the flesh incarnate indubitable intrinsic irrefutable live perceptible rightful sensible tangible unaffected undoubted unfeigned valid veritable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

counterfeit dishonest disputable doubtful dubious false fraudulent hidden indefinite invalid mental obscure questionable spiritual uncertain unclear unreal unreliable unsure untrustworthy vague

STRONG

flexible immaterial intangible unfit unhealthy unimportant unstable

WEAK

fake feigned imaginary untrue

Example Sentences

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“Dual enrollment is a challenging concept and it requires a little bit of concentration on understanding that these students aren’t real college students and are still building skills in research and writing,” Gergis said.

From Los Angeles Times

But he added that he will continue to review the company’s brands and real estate.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Real names are not fictional tools. They belong to real lives.”

From Los Angeles Times

But if you think that feels like an inconvenience, think about what some consider the real cost of this ritual — namely, a $672 million hit to the U.S. economy.

From MarketWatch

Energy stocks, according to data tracked by Dartmouth College finance professor Ken French, doubled your money in the 1970s in real, inflation-adjusted dollars, while bonds, and the rest of the stock market, lost value.

From MarketWatch

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