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real
adjective as in genuine in existence
Strongest matches
absolute, actual, authentic, certain, evident, for real, honest, legitimate, original, palpable, physical, positive, sincere, solid, substantial, substantive, true, undeniable
Strong matches
concrete, corporal, essential, existent, firm, material, present, right, sound, stable
Weak matches
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
Example Sentences
Regular pay increased by an annual average of 5.6%, but when taking into account inflation, the real wage increase was 3.4%.
"We're not getting ahead of ourselves. Tonight was a real big task to beat a good side at home and keep a clean sheet. We'll see what happens."
It’s all he can do, really — sell an alleged idea like real estate.
Niluper – not her real name – now fears she and her children may never see him again.
The real conundrum for Europe now is his unpredictability: How much is bluster and intimidation and how much is a promise of action?
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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