surreally
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Set in a surreally rendered present day, it accurately captures the emotion and the aesthetic of our time, reflecting the relentless nature of our current challenge.
From Salon • Jan. 1, 2026
He’ll move in place for much of the show, remaining silent as a fantastical life transpires around him — dancers, ornately costumed characters and larger-than-life puppets will surreally reflect the journey of life.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025
Ananas has kept the bar and the bar vibe of the last occupant, Primo Pizza, with flat-screen TVs seeming almost surreally superimposed into the vintage atmosphere.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024
Derybasivska Street, a central thoroughfare previously crowded with visitors, feels surreally empty.
From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2023
It’s just a big open space with a grid of empty streets still surreally furnished with stop signs and fire hydrants.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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