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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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The company’s Data Center division brought in an almost unreal $39.1 billion in the first quarter, up 10% from the previous quarter and up 73% from a year ago.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 May 2025
This is as plain as day and truly unreal that state or district leaders think otherwise.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 25 May 2025
By 2028, Hunter should be bigger and stronger, traits that will complement his unreal combination of speed and athleticism.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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 7 Jun. 2025.
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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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