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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"All he did was tear away that fragile veil in advance, placing the reality outside the room plainly on the table," one Xiaohongshu post read after his death.

From BBC

Seeing the stark reality of Diaz's plight on screen is quite an eye-opener.

From BBC

Yet the reality of big stadium deals is that, despite promises of economic gains, taxpayers often get sacked.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is loosely based on the original “Love Island” reality series, where singles compete for love and money at a secluded villa.

From The Wall Street Journal

An uncomfortable reality settled in this past week: There is no clear way to return the energy industry to its pre-Iran War state anytime soon.

From Barron's

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