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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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Big food mergers typically sound great on paper but look terrible in reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"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

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

People are rarely as attractive in reality as they are in the eyes of the people who are in love with them.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

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