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unreal

[uhn-ree-uhl, -reel] / ʌnˈri əl, -ˈril /


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Others, however, warn that the fluid nature of filmmaking makes rigid eight-hour shifts "unreal" to enforce on mega-budget sets.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

It still feels unreal to Small that her album generates revenue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“I love to find products that are unreal and need someone with vision or guts to be able to bring it to market,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Ejae said the reception of the animation and its music has felt unreal.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Everything seemed unreal: the dark road, the starry sky, and the old man and woman who guided his steps.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer




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