in reality

phrase

Synonyms of in realitynext
: in actual fact

Examples of in reality in a Sentence

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But in reality, access is often inconsistent or treated as a burden. — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026 But in reality, the Bulls are still battling to keep bigger and better teams off their backs when the ball goes up. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 But in reality, opera is all about human stories — the relationships between people, between humans and nature, and between individuals and the wider society. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for in reality

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1513, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in reality was circa 1513

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“In reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20reality. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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