Synonyms of for real

for real

phrase

as in true

being exactly as appears or as claimed

The rumors are for real: the happy couple is expecting a baby in June.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• true
• honest
• genuine
• real
• authentic
• bona fide
• original
• right
• actual
• pure
• unmistakable
• sure-enough
• very
• historical
• certifiable
• certified
• legal
• dinkum
• identifiable
• legitimate
• pukka
• lawful
• echt
• accurate
• proper
• proven
• recognizable
• verifiable
• unquestionable
• indisputable
• undeniable
• irrefutable
• incontrovertible
• incontestable
• veritable
• verified
• validated
• undoubted
• correct
• unadulterated
• indubitable
• unalloyed
• substantiated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• false
• bogus
• unreal
• pseudo
• artificial
• phony
• fake
• sham
• spurious
• synthetic
• mock
• unnatural
• imitation
• counterfeit
• simulated
• suppositious
• man-made
• supposititious
• unauthentic
• manufactured
• deceptive
• factitious
• fabricated
• misleading
• concocted
• delusive
• delusory

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of for real

Name your limit, protect your energy, and leave room for real desire. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

APIs are data feeds used by social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and X that are widely relied upon by retail and institutional traders for real-time financial and economic data to inform trading decisions. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

The milestone marks the first time Factorial’s solid-state batteries have been installed in a Stellantis vehicle for real-world evaluation. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

Strip the entire operation down to the chassis, scrap every piece of worth for real prospect capital, and kill off this franchise’s addiction to fly-by-night decision-making. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 July 2026