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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

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But ProPublica could find no evidence that the executives are real people or that the storage terminals actually exist.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"There seems to be a real nostalgia moment going on."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

IPOs of this size are engineered to let early insiders and institutions convert paper wealth into real wealth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The Dubai-based luxury real estate developer—founded by billionaire Abbas Sajwani—said Thursday that it bought the 43-floor hotel from Mismak Asset Management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Was he off to say hi to whoever we wanted to date for real?

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

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"We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks

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