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surreal

[suh-ree-uhl, -reel] / səˈri əl, -ˈril /
ADJECTIVE
dreamlike
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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It is surreal to realize the New York State Health Department requires the same correction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Among them are shocking, surreal, unbelievable, unprecedented and unexpected.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"It's been a while since I watched BTS perform. I'm excited to be going to a BTS concert, but it still seems a bit surreal."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

It felt surreal, and Jessica says she was slow to process the news.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

It felt surreal, to be driven past the electronic gates, the high walls, the wires.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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