reality

US /riˈæl.ə.t̬i/
UK /riˈæl.ə.t̬i/
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the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them

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We need to face the harsh reality of the situation.
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His dreams are far from reality.
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actualityfacttruthverityexistence
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fantasyillusiondreamfictionimagination
2.

the quality or state of being actual or true

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The reality of the situation hit him hard.
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We must consider the reality of the risks involved.
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authenticitygenuinenessvaliditytruthfulness
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unrealityfalsityartificiality
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in realityvirtual realityreality TVreality showaugmented reality