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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PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
People travel in to hike, mountain bike, and zipline, but the Sundance Mountain Resort is the biggest attraction in the town, with unreal skiing and snowboarding opportunities available.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025
The dam itself is massive — concrete on a scale that feels unreal.
—Ahmed Naji, The Dial, 18 Nov. 2025
The cushioning is unreal, and the fit is perfection (true to size—9 for me).
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Unreal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unreal. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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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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