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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People on social media have been commenting about the idea of only one person surviving the crash, calling it unreal, remarkable, a work of divine intervention, and a miracle.
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Lisa Baumann, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Either way, the speed and fluidity are unreal—looks incredibly natural!
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Lisa Baumann, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
The Antigua and Barbuda Culinary month and the energy surrounding it, is just one example of how one small place can create a powerful, reverberating experience that goes well beyond those unreal sunsets and too beautiful blue waters.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Epic Universe Ride Guide: New park rides ranked from tame to super scary
Check out our Epic Universe reviews of the new theme park’s 11 ride experiences, including Harry Potter, Stardust Racers, Mine-Cart Madness and Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, which place guests in some unreal environments.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Either way, the speed and fluidity are unreal—looks incredibly natural!
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 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 22 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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