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Synonyms & Similar Words
actuality
truth
fact
realness
authenticity
genuineness
veracity
factualness
accuracy
correctness
validity
substance
existence
presence
manifestation
materiality
concreteness
tangibility
physicality
actuality
actualness
actualization
actualization
substantiation
verification
certification
authentication
Meaning of Reality
The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or be perceived
Definitions
- A thing that exists in fact, having previously been considered imaginary or speculative
- The quality of being real, as opposed to being imaginary or speculative
Example Uses
- The reality of the situation hit her like a ton of bricks
- The reality is that many people struggle to make ends meet
- Virtual reality technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated
- The reality of the war was very different from what was reported in the news
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
illusion
fantasy
fiction
unreality
falsity
error
misconception
misapprehension
misunderstanding
delusion
hallucination
dream
imagination
fantasy
myth
legend
fallacy
inaccuracy
mistake
misinterpretation
distortion