Synonyms of in actuality

in actuality

phrase

1

as in actually

to tell the truth

He told us he had been sleeping, when in actuality he was just ignoring our phone calls.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• actually
• really
• honestly
• frankly
• indeed
• truly
• to be sure
• as a matter of fact
• in point of fact
• in fact
• in reality
• certainly
• truthfully
• absolutely
• in truth
• positively
• admittedly
• forsooth
• verily
• undoubtedly
• unquestionably
• realistically
• indisputably
• indubitably
• veritably

2

as in very

in actual fact

This cover is, in actuality, better than the original recording.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• very
• really
• actually
• truly
• just
• exactly
• genuinely
• in reality
• in truth
• precisely
• almost
• simply
• authentically
• nearly
• accurately
• practically
• certifiably
• literally
• veritably
• right
• positively
• virtually
• sharp
• squarely
• smack-dab

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• supposedly
• apparently
• ostensibly
• seemingly
• outwardly
• professedly
• plausibly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in actuality

While most assume the retailer only does designer, in actuality, a third is designer, a third is contemporary and advanced contemporary and a third is shoes, handbags, accessories and jewelry. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Jonah’s plan to oust Varnell involves installing an ambitious new executive producer (Wendy Raquel Robinson’s Rachel) ostensibly to help boost ratings, but in actuality to annoy Varnell into quitting over creative differences. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026