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

“On one hand you have a prison service that’s meant to be rule-abiding and strict and uphold British values, and in reality you have corrupt officers.”

From BBC

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

From BBC

Pyro at football matches in Scotland are illegal, but in reality there's no disincentive for fans to use them.

From BBC

"But in reality, it’s a journey of four women trying to find their authentic selves and their versions of freedom and love."

From BBC

Gen. Rob Bonta and a group of environmental organizations sued Exxon Mobil, accusing the company falsely promoting plastics as universally recyclable when, in reality, the vast majority of these products cannot be reused.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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