1
as in absurd
conceived or made without regard for reason or reality
an unreal claim that is distant from the slightest hint of truth
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2
as in imaginary
not real and existing only in the imagination
the unreal world of TV sitcoms
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Recent Examples of unreal
Rick Devens' coin flip was unreal.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
The situation only worsens after 9/11, the immediate, unreal impact of which Rivilis sharply captures with a steady pan across a classroom of stunned students, their faces in various states of stricken disbelief, if not simply in their hands.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
20 May 2026
But Miller’s first 11 appearances were unreal.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
But this year, the bond between the boys had just been unreal.
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Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
The situation only worsens after 9/11, the immediate, unreal impact of which Rivilis sharply captures with a steady pan across a classroom of stunned students, their faces in various states of stricken disbelief, if not simply in their hands.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for unreal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreal
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Blending historical facts and patriotic myths, the works offer a vibrant, playful and sometimes absurd look at events like the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Washington crossing the Delaware.
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As tensions rise and panic sets in, the sisters are forced into a painful and increasingly absurd fight for survival before the homeowner returns.
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Other ideas involve arts and crafts projects, or playing imaginary games with her 8-year-old sister.
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The Vision Award pays tribute to someone whose creative work has contributed to the renewal of the cinematographic imaginary.
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In a bizarre scene at the ceremony, his troops stood at attention as Ríos addressed them in a live video feed from a Bogotá prison.
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This has produced a toxic and bizarre backlash.
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The book traces the fictitious Yeoman family’s evolution over generations from self-sufficient homesteaders to participants in global markets.
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Hosting its usual presentation at its headquarters, located a stone’s throw from San Babila square, the brand installed video walls that broadcast a fictitious runway show created with the help of AI.
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For one, the corporation made major investments in WeWork, a coworking space startup that imploded in spectacular fashion in 2019, leaving the possibility that his all-in on AI could come to look foolish as well.
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Some thought the move was foolish.
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While the heroine in this novel is fictional, readers will be drawn to this mystery set during WWII about codebreaking, and a Nazi threat on American soil.
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Cue a whole host of dodgy deals and shady string-pulling, not to mention an extramarital affair, as the entirely fictional — but no doubt true to life — character abandons any sense of morality.
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The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 laptop shows up ready to work with a snappy Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, insane 32GB of RAM, and spacious 2TB SSD in its (figurative) briefcase.
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Eventually, though, Lestat breaks, coming clean about his tumultuous past with first lover Nicolas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), who went insane after being attacked by Armand (Assad Zaman) in Paris in the late 18th century.
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Not to be outdone, Nintendo released a console of their own, the GameCube, which was a little underappreciated in its heyday, but has reached almost mythical status with the passage of time.
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Since her tragic death at age 36 in 1997, the almost mythical lure of her jewels has only grown.
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“Unreal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreal. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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