in reality

Idioms and Phrases

Actually, in fact, as in He may seem slow to you, but in reality he's very intelligent . [Second half of 1600s]

Example Sentences

In reality, three cartoons published by a French satirical magazine had been discussed in class, and Paty had said anyone who felt they might be offended did not have to stay.

From BBC

In reality, as Det Con Sheban describes him: "McDonald is a serial scammer who routinely preys on women who are just trying to find a life companion."

From BBC

Most fans assume Reilly is herself an American, not the softly spoken Brit she is in reality.

From BBC

In reality, the 82 graves represent only a fraction of the total number of men lost from the bases.

From BBC

Trump's constant lies about Haitian immigrants eating pets or kids getting full-blown genital surgery during school hours were obviously false to people living in reality.

From Salon

Related Words

• absolutely
• actually
• certainly
• easily
• genuinely
• honestly
• indeed
• legitimately
• literally
• surely
• truly
• undoubtedly
• unquestionably
• well