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real

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /
ADJECTIVE
genuine in existence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolute actual authentic certain evident for real honest legitimate original palpable physical positive sincere solid substantial substantive true undeniable
STRONG
concrete corporal essential existent firm material present right sound stable
WEAK
bodily bona fide corporeal de facto embodied existing factual heartfelt in the flesh incarnate indubitable intrinsic irrefutable live perceptible rightful sensible tangible unaffected undoubted unfeigned valid veritable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
counterfeit dishonest disputable doubtful dubious false fraudulent hidden indefinite invalid mental obscure questionable spiritual uncertain unclear unreal unreliable unsure untrustworthy vague
STRONG
flexible immaterial intangible unfit unhealthy unimportant unstable
WEAK
fake feigned imaginary untrue

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The fertility regulator, the HFEA, says that there are far fewer support groups - either online or in the real world - for men than for women.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

OK, we made up that last one, but the others are real.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

There is now a server processor with real specifications, a memory architecture with a brand, a named customer in Meta and a revenue ramp with dates attached.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Today Lodge Quai runs some $600 million, sold to institutional investors in real estate investment trust-like structures.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

So Peter, if he was to be discovered, would be in real danger.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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