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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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Arrival of The Manimal: Future Nuggets standout Kenneth Faried made his debut at the Pepsi Center in 2011 and went from a relative unknown to unreal.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2025
The sportswear titan has paired eight world-class creators with elite athletes to explore reinterpretations of unreal motion, according to a press release.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
JuJu Watkins followed up her unreal performance in the win over UCLA with another stat-stuffing stunner against Michigan State that included 28 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 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 19 Apr. 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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