in reality

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Synonyms of in realitynext
: in actual fact

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But in reality, this all suggests bad things about the Dolphins and the Jets in the macro sense, my friends. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 That’s to make sure that the camera operators, producers, and editors who work on these shows will have the necessary skills to make programs for the most demanding and high-end brand in reality television. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 But in reality, some 67% of creators today earn less than $10,000 a year, ​with only a small percentage earning in the millions. — William Daddi, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Many of the showrunners grounded their introductions in reality. — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in reality

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First Known Use

circa 1513, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in reality was circa 1513

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in reaction to
in reality
in real life
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“In reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20reality. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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