in reality

Frequency: 9.545.0 per million words

used to say what is really true, as opposed to what people think

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Examples (10)

  • The media portray her as happy and successful, but in reality she has a difficult life.
  • He says he's a vegetarian, but in reality he eats fish occasionally.
  • The task was described as easy, yet in reality it proved quite challenging.
  • Though the house looks small from the outside, in reality it has five bedrooms.
  • The company claims to be eco-friendly, but in reality it produces a lot of waste.
  • Many people think international travel is expensive, but in reality it can be very affordable.
  • He seems very calm, but in reality he is struggling with immense pressure.
  • The map makes the distance look short, but in reality it's a two-hour drive.
  • Scientists once thought the land was barren, but in reality it supports diverse life.
  • They told us the meeting was cancelled, but in reality it had already finished.