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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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Bob had an unreal game, and then to see that goal, whatever.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
On many of these mid-oceanic specks, developers have capitalized on their natural beauty to create some of Earth’s most swoon-worthy private island resorts, with overwater accommodation and settings that are simply unreal.
—Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
Artificial doesn’t mean unreal or without authority.
—Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Unreal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unreal. Accessed 15 Jan. 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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