in reality

phrase

: in actual fact

Examples of in reality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But in reality, Konsa was in an offside position when Gabriel shot, then got a touch on the ball before Calafiori. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Rausch revealed his real role on the show in one of the most devastating and shocking moments in reality TV history. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026

But in reality, the agreements may not amount to much, STAT’s John Wilkerson writes — and could even undercut the administration’s own efforts. — Elaine Chen, STAT, 2 Sep. 2026

But in reality, the carving occurs in fits and spurts, when floods carry huge boulders that gouge out streambeds and jam cobbles into the bedrock. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1513, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in reality

• banality
• bestiality
• brutality
• carnality
• centrality
• chirality
• duality
• fatality
• finality
• formality
• frugality
• legality