unreal
adjective
un·re·al
ˌən-ˈrē(-ə)l 
: lacking in reality, substance, or genuineness : artificial, illusory
also
: incredible, fantastic
Examples of unreal in a Sentence
The town seemed as unreal as a movie set.
The fashion model looked unreal, like a doll.
I think it's unreal that he survived the accident.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 May 2026
But Miller’s first 11 appearances were unreal.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
But this year, the bond between the boys had just been unreal.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
Washington is waking up to what still feels to those of us who are in attendance or even those watching on live television to be an unreal experience.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unreal
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“Unreal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unreal. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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unreal
adjective
un·re·al
ˌən-ˈrē(-ə)l
-ˈri(-ə)l,
ˈən-
1
: not real, actual, or genuine : illusory
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