Synonyms of in reality

in reality

phrase

1

as in very

in actual fact

She told us the car was as good as new when in reality it needed several repairs.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in actually

to tell the truth

In reality he's all bark and no bite.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

3

as in indeed

not merely this but also

There are in reality a number of issues we'll need to discuss.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indeed
• truly
• really
• certainly
• definitely
• truly
• surely
• in fact
• nay
• even
• in truth
• yea
• undoubtedly
• verily
• positively
• doubtless
• undeniably
• unquestionably
• decidedly
• assuredly
• indisputably
• incontrovertibly
• incontestably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in reality

According to the complaint, Ritterspach lied to USDA inspectors, saying his facility had about 300 to 450 animals when, in reality, Ritterspach for years concealed about 800 additional animals in a separate building to avoid inspection. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

But in reality, access is often inconsistent or treated as a burden. — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026

But in reality, the Bulls are still battling to keep bigger and better teams off their backs when the ball goes up. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

But in reality, opera is all about human stories — the relationships between people, between humans and nature, and between individuals and the wider society. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026