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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Embattled reality TV personalities Todd and Julie Chrisley are suing an Atlanta law firm and one of its attorneys, alleging that legal mistakes led to the couple’s conviction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Dreams of sun-soaked beaches, warm sand and sea air have been dashed, or least marred, by the wallet-busting reality of life in 2026.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The gap between our expectations of cute robots and the reality is notable in a second way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

My assumption has always been that on average they were reasonable, but a reality check can’t hurt.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

In reality, Maggie and Kate Fox were fourteen and eleven when the rappings began, certainly old enough to know the difference between right and wrong.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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