unreal
adjective
un·re·al
ˌən-ˈrē(-ə)l 
: lacking in reality, substance, or genuineness : artificial, illusory
also
: incredible, fantastic
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Examples of unreal in a Sentence
The town seemed as unreal as a movie set.
The fashion model looked unreal, like a doll.
I think it's unreal that he survived the accident.
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Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
Comments Horror thrives in abstract spaces — the unknown, the unreal, the inexplicable, the irrational.
—Declan Gallagher and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
So, what better way to celebrate the impending holiday weekend than with one of these unreal sets to transform your routine or gift to a deserving bestie?
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
Presidential campaigning has long offered an unreal portrait of American life—it’s just been made more peculiar by the presence of Trump.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Unreal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unreal. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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unreal
adjective
un·re·al
ˌən-ˈrē(-ə)l
-ˈri(-ə)l,
ˈən-
1
: not real, actual, or genuine : illusory
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