in reality

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Synonyms of in realitynext
: in actual fact

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But in reality, the property is situated in the heart of the city, offering great access to restaurants, museums, and its popular Bricktown entertainment district. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026 Still, these are the Steelers, who have historically embraced — by reputation if not always in reality — the idea of being a throwback of sorts. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 But in reality, as scientists started poking large enough collections of data, there were regular hints of some strange ancestry in our genomes. — ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 But in reality, 97 out of 141 eligible albums were never submitted for consideration, Roe said. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in reality

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in real life
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“In reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20reality. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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