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Definition of reality - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
existencethe real world as opposed to imagined
- He needs to face reality and get a job.
2.
actual statestate of things as they are, not as wished
- In reality, the project was far from complete.
3.
philosophyTECH. totality of all that is realTECH.
- Philosophers often ponder the nature of reality.
Expressions with reality
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everyday experience can feel cruel or disappointing
Reality bites when your plans fail and nothing works out.
experience of facing a difficult or harsh truth
His reality hits were hard but helped him grow.
reminder of the truth about a situation
Her failure was a harsh reality check.
out of touch with reality in a humorous way
She's reality impaired, thinking she can fly.
fail to perceive things as they truly are
She lost touch with reality and believed she could fly.
having unrealistic ideas or expectations
Her views on the project are divorced from reality.
protected from the harsh truths of life
The wealthy often live insulated from reality, unaware of common struggles.
base decisions on practical considerations
He anchors in reality when making business choices.
not aware of or ignoring real-world situations
He seems disconnected from reality, ignoring the problems around him.
situation that reveals harsh facts
The failure of the project was a dose of reality for the team.
ability to deal with real-life situations
His grip on reality helps him manage stress effectively.
not aware of the real situation or facts
He is out of touch with reality about his finances.
truth is harsh
After losing his job, reality hits hard.
temporary escape from everyday life
Reading fiction provides a vacation from reality.
avoidance of real world through imagination
Her stories were a flight from reality.
mistake how something looks for what it is
He took appearance for reality and trusted the wrong person.
unpleasant truth that must be faced
She had to face the harsh light of reality.
alter facts or truth to deceive
He twisted the reality to make himself look innocent.
situation where perception of reality is altered
The leader's charisma created a reality distortion bubble around him.
charismatic leader's ability to make followers believe in the impossible
The CEO's reality distortion field convinced the team they could achieve the impossible.
start to exist in the real world after being imagined
Her dream to travel the world became a reality.
act of avoiding the real world
Reading books is his escape from reality.
accept the truth of a situation
It's time to face reality and admit we made a mistake.
television series with unscripted real people, sometimes competing in tasks
Her favorite reality show features amateur cooks competing weekly.
Origin of reality
Latin, realis (actual)
Terms with reality included in their meaning
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false
not in accordance with fact or reality
reality
something real and actual
imagination
mental image or scenario not grounded in reality
perception
showing awareness and acceptance of reality
emphasis
used to emphasize the reality or truth of a statement
imagination
pleasant thoughts or fantasies while awake, often distracting from reality
wish fulfilled
wish or hope that becomes reality
acceptance
accept an unpleasant truth or reality
language
in reality or actuality
reality
in the actual world as opposed to fiction
creativity
turn an idea into reality
implementation
make an idea a practical reality
reality
not made up, actually exists or happens
reality
acknowledging the reality of a situation
reality acceptance
the actual state of things, often accepted as unchangeable
denial
denies the reality of a concept or idea
reality
story based on real events
exaggeration
exaggerating a situation beyond reality
art
not representing reality, especially in art
outer look
superficial aspect as opposed to reality
trust
faith or trust in the reality of something
reality
state of being real or alive
study of philosophy
related to the study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
actuality
in reality rather than theory
Examples of reality in a sentence
In reality, the situation was more complex than it seemed. The harsh reality is that we are out of funds. Facing reality, they realized the trip was impossible. The artist's work reflects his perception of reality.
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- French:réalité, fait, ...
- German:Realität, Wirklichkeit, ...
- Italian:realtà, ...
- Spanish:realidad, hecho, ...
- Portuguese:realidade, situação real, ...
- Chinese:现实, 真实情况, ...
- Japanese:現実, 実際, ...
- Arabic:الوَاقِع, وَاقِع, ...
- Hebrew:מְצִיאוּת, ...
- Russian:реальность, ...
- Ukrainian:реальність, буття, ...
- Hindi:वास्तविकता, हक़ीक़त, ...
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