ACTUAL Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

actual

adjective

ˈak-ch(ə-w)əl

Definition of actual

as in real

existing in fact and not merely as a possibility the actual outcome of the election was quite different from what everybody had expected

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Recent Examples of actual While published literature on the math of literally looking for needles in actual stacks of hay are thin on the ground, the principles of such a search lie in an area of math called probabilities. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2026 For the event, called T-Mix House, the company rented out an actual house in Los Angeles. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026 If the advisor tells you the vehicle is out of alignment again, ask to see the actual alignment specifications and the before-and-after printout from a full alignment machine. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026 For someone traveling to another country for surgery, the experience involves much more than the actual procedure. — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for actual

Recent Examples of Synonyms for actual

Adjective

That so-fake-it’s-real argument has underpinned many provocative artistic movements over the years.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
In short, this study showed how the material responds to mechanical force, temperature, and chemical changes, but its effectiveness in real propulsion systems remains to be established.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of real

Adjective

The findings could give lawmakers a factual basis to demand answers and intensify scrutiny of whether the administration misled the court.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Lower costs and safety measures Tencent has also worked to reduce factual errors when Hy4 retrieves information.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of factual

Adjective

That rings especially true in a region where development looms larger and green spaces are getting smaller.

— Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026
The cat quickly shows its true colors, creating trouble in ever-escalating comic situations that are laugh out loud funny and absurd.

— Carole Horst, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026