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Synonyms

in reality

Idioms  

  1. Actually, in fact, as in He may seem slow to you, but in reality he's very intelligent. [Second half of 1600s]

Example Sentences

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"Of course, in reality there is hardly any loading happening at the moment," he noted.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

But the selloff is grounded in reality, according to Weed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

“Microsoft in reality is still a seat-first SaaS company,” they write.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

At the time, Bravo was forging a new identity in reality programming after years as a niche cable network that aired highbrow art films, opera and ballet.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

After they ate, Clayton brushed his teeth and got ready for the midnight jam, even though in reality, ten fifteen was closer to the hour.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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