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
His advice for a session is to chase whatever task is nagging at you, but resist the temptation to sneak in actual work.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
His one rule for guests is to chase whatever task is nagging at them, but to resist sneaking in actual work.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Wade is referring to the actual Texas Zoofari Park in Kaufman, Texas, which is about 80 miles east of Fort Worth.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The study measured stated preferences and intentions online, so future work could test cost per wear in actual stores to observe real shopping behavior.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
His one rule for guests is to chase whatever task is nagging at them, but to resist sneaking in actual work.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Wade is referring to the actual Texas Zoofari Park in Kaufman, Texas, which is about 80 miles east of Fort Worth.
—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The study measured stated preferences and intentions online, so future work could test cost per wear in actual stores to observe real shopping behavior.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for actual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actual
Adjective
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But the real irony is that the British have teamed up with the Indigenous Seneca population, who loathe the French.
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All her friends and family have tried to convince her this is not a real situation and she is being scammed.
Adjective
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The prior Minnesota Anti-SLAPP law required that the court make certain pre-trial factual findings which was held to violate the right to a jury trial.
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Currently in pre-production and without a sales agent, the project carries strong environmental timeliness and a genuinely global geographic canvas that should attract factual commissioners.
Adjective
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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“Actual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actual. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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