unreal
adjective
un·re·al
ˌən-ˈrē(-ə)l 
: lacking in reality, substance, or genuineness : artificial, illusory
also
: incredible, fantastic
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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CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Sadiq is an unreal athlete, and will instantly become an irreplaceable piece of New York’s offense.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
These structures look unreal in two dimensions, as if they were made mostly of air.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
The world is suddenly too bright, too loud, and slightly unreal.
—Zeba Blay, SELF, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unreal
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“Unreal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unreal. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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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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