in reality

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Synonyms of in realitynext
: in actual fact

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And while that calculation in theory shouldn’t have an impact on the decision by the Supreme Court to take the case, in reality, the prospect of court reform will hang over all of it. Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Unlike what happened in reality, Y2K turns the world into a postapocalyptic nuclear hellscape, one which gets temporarily better — and then infinitely worse — after Peter becomes the mayor of New Quahog. Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026 Here are three stars that appear neatly connected overhead, but in reality, one is separated by an incomprehensible distance. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 July 2026 But in reality, the City of Yes could now be more like the City of Maybe. Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in reality

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“In reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20reality. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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