in reality

phrase

Synonyms of in realitynext
: in actual fact

Examples of in reality in a Sentence

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The Chilean Air Force in reality cancelled the order months earlier and did not issue the purchase order, according to the indictment. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026 But in reality, humans have built these AI models and trained them on data produced by humans. — Keren Yarhi-Milo, Time, 8 Nov. 2026 But sometimes, in reality, they are decided by a midnight coin toss in a parking lot in front of Catfish Roundup. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 However, in reality, the financial advisors did not, have any such counter evidence, as their own presentations make clear. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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