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Definitions

real

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /
ADJECTIVE
genuine in existence
Synonyms
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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
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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
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counterfeit dishonest disputable doubtful dubious false fraudulent hidden indefinite invalid mental obscure questionable spiritual uncertain unclear unreal unreliable unsure untrustworthy vague
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flexible immaterial intangible unfit unhealthy unimportant unstable
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fake feigned imaginary untrue

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Pierce, 29 and originally from Birmingham, says she loves her work but admits that the "burn out is real."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

It feels really nice to do something that’s external and feels more real.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Trombone Shorty: To me, Miles Davis was a real rock star.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

“It’s hard to bridge that in any real concrete way.”

From Salon • May 25, 2026

His real name is Ralph, but his parents nicknamed him in Ojibwe after Animal, from the Muppets, because he’s been pounding and tapping everything in reach since he was born.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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