reality

[ree-al-i-tee] / riˈæl ɪ ti /

NOUN

facts of existence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

existence matter phenomenon real world realism sensibility truth

STRONG

absoluteness actuality authenticity being certainty concreteness corporeality deed entity genuineness materiality object palpability perceptibility presence realness solidity substance substantiality substantive tangibility validity verisimilitude verity

WEAK

bottom line brass tacks how things are like it is name of the game nuts and bolts way of it what's what

Antonyms

STRONG

abstract concept falseness idea

WEAK

belief fantasy hypothesis imagination theory

Example Sentences

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A reality TV star who has been a staple on TMZ.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Many of the messages are expected to reflect the reality that, at the time, Lord Mandelson was seen as one of the most influential powerbrokers in the Labour Party.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Polls show the leading candidates are Mayor Karen Bass, City Councilmember Nithya Raman and community activist and former reality TV personality Spencer Pratt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

If New York fans were partying in the streets of Manhattan last week, when the Knicks swept aside Cleveland to reach the championship round, Saturday’s game showcased the reality of the job now awaiting them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The reality is that my thoughts are barely coherent—more like a continuous AHHHHH!

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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