REALNESS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

realness

noun

Definition of realness

as in genuineness

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Recent Examples of realness Ever since Bob Dylan cut Nashville Skyline in 1969, rockers have been going to Music City to refresh their sounds, kick it with the world’s best session pros, and drink deep the rejuvenating well of local realness. — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 Adding to the authenticity, grittiness and realness of The Guest is the fact that some of the past between the characters gets hinted at but not always spelled out. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 This hire validates the realness in that philosophy. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 18 June 2026 According to Claybon, the goal of the show is simply to portray the realness of humanity, showing the good, the bad and everything in between with its characters. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 The real problems confronting each character never find a too-easy solution, and that realness adds to a bit of a Sean Baker-like edge to the proceedings. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026 Ball is about pageantry and realness, and what is Cats, if not a cathartic talent showcase? — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026 Finding a truly good one these days — someone who maintains worthy baselines of bravery, humility and realness — feels near miraculous. — Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 From goth realness to statement eyeliner, here are six glam inspos to bookmark. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026

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Noun

His obituary remembered his infectious laughter and gentle spirit, noting his kindness, genuineness, and reliability.

— Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 19 June 2026
The genuineness of your laugh or smile.

— Charles Trepany, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026

Definition of genuineness

Noun

This shrivelled existence was meant to have ended with a change of direction which was officially ratified by the Premier League in December 2024.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
But comparisons aside, this is unmistakably a Lee Chang-dong film, its aching humanism reflecting the co-existence of despair and hope.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of existence

Noun

This reality, intensified by persistent inflation, is why the 60/30/10 budgeting method has been rising in popularity.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
She’s faced with the threat of being kicked out of her orphanage and must suddenly embrace her identity and confront the reality of making it through life on her own.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

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