Definitions

reality

[ree-al-i-tee] / riˈæl ɪ ti /

NOUN

facts of existence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

existence matter phenomenon real world realism sensibility truth

STRONG

absoluteness actuality authenticity being certainty concreteness corporeality deed entity genuineness materiality object palpability perceptibility presence realness solidity substance substantiality substantive tangibility validity verisimilitude verity

WEAK

bottom line brass tacks how things are like it is name of the game nuts and bolts way of it what's what

Antonyms

STRONG

abstract concept falseness idea

WEAK

belief fantasy hypothesis imagination theory

Example Sentences

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“We have a lot of suppliers ourselves, but the reality is we’re all going to the same guys,” Martel said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The demographic reality today is that the average retirement age is 65 for men and 63 for women.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

No. It was the gulf between the expectations, even among Democrats, that she might be a decent pick for the job, and the reality.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

A former British reality TV personality was found dead in a drainage ditch in Thailand, a coroner has said.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

As he separated his nightmares from reality he realized with a groan that far too many of the bad parts were actually happening.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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