surreal
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“Erin made fun of me on the day because I kept staring at her fake pregnant belly, because it was so surreal for me,” Quaid recalls.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
On a recent visit, it was hard to decide what was more surreal: the carved statues of snails, chameleons and turtles that decorate the church’s exterior or the circuslike scene around it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Among the video’s more surreal moments are depictions of Trump riding a camel through the desert, traveling through India on a motorcycle, appearing as an anime-style warrior and sharing tacos with world leaders.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
"I was constantly working with anxiety. It still feels surreal to me that I no longer have to worry about this."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
When I look back now, it’s almost surreal.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
Vocabulary lists containing surreal
Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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Grade 9, List 5
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The Things They Carried
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