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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That doubly goes for real estate purchased with unusually cheap, long-term debt.

From MarketWatch

What is easier to say is that U.S. investors view Tesla as a leader in “physical AI,” or AI applications that interact with the real world.

From Barron's

When you personalize it — when the victims are people who look like you, your neighbors, the people you see at the restaurant or supermarket — it becomes more real.

From Salon

The first sign of real change emerged in the wake of the 2007-09 recession.

From The Wall Street Journal

Giving students real money to invest persuades them to do deeper research and be more risk-averse about possible picks, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

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