ACTUAL Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

actual

adjective

ˈak-ch(ə-w)əl

Definition of actual

as in real

existing in fact and not merely as a possibility the actual outcome of the election was quite different from what everybody had expected

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Recent Examples of actual Despite the name, there’s no actual milk here—the moniker is more of a nod to the soft finish. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026 There isn’t even a drastic generational shift between that imaginary cast and this film’s actual one. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 But why not let Jason open the door to a Chicago overrun by cats, or reject a world because there’s not enough sunlight (as a joke about the show’s dim palette), or meet an Australian version of Jason (played by actual Aussie Joel Edgerton)? — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026 There is something incredibly fresh about seeing actual skin. — Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for actual

Recent Examples of Synonyms for actual

Adjective

For localization, Voithru’s Totus offers AI dubbing across 29 languages, and XL8 brings both MediaCAT and EventCAT for video localization and real-time interpretation.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
All 350 potential scenarios are tailor-made, and some are influenced by real events, from both sides of the political divide.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of real

Adjective

The theory, which has no factual basis, underscored how such events can fan mistrust along national lines in the region.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Florida TaxWatch, an organization known for keeping a sharp eye on overspending, has a new website that breaks down the fiscal impact of Amendment 3 in ways that are fair and factual — unlike Ingoglia’s fictional claims.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of factual

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The true main event will pit top AEW star Mercedes Mone against Willow Nightingale in yet another women’s world title match that will not go on last.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Unlocking the true nature of dark energy and dark matter could help astronomers understand what the universe is made of, how its expansion has changed over time, and if there is more to understanding gravity than meets the eye.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026