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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
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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
STRONG
flexible immaterial intangible unfit unhealthy unimportant unstable
WEAK
fake feigned imaginary untrue

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Three years ago, Real Madrid paid Borussia Dortmund £115m for Jude Bellingham, with City now putting Anderson on a par with his England team-mate.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Midfielder Enzo Fernandez is keen to leave and is attracting interest from Real Madrid, while Serie A side Como have held talks over a move for Trevoh Chalobah.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Prior to working at the Journal, she worked as the digital editor of the Real Deal, a real-estate industry news publication based in New York City.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Real estate investment trusts followed a flattish 2025 with a strong first half as the Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF has returned 12% so far this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Real people with names like Elvan and Susanna.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

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"We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks

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