REALNESS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

realness

noun

Definition of realness

as in genuineness

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Recent Examples of realness Ever since Bob Dylan cut Nashville Skyline in 1969, rockers have been going to Music City to refresh their sounds, kick it with the world’s best session pros, and drink deep the rejuvenating well of local realness. — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 Adding to the authenticity, grittiness and realness of The Guest is the fact that some of the past between the characters gets hinted at but not always spelled out. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 This hire validates the realness in that philosophy. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 18 June 2026 According to Claybon, the goal of the show is simply to portray the realness of humanity, showing the good, the bad and everything in between with its characters. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 The real problems confronting each character never find a too-easy solution, and that realness adds to a bit of a Sean Baker-like edge to the proceedings. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026 Ball is about pageantry and realness, and what is Cats, if not a cathartic talent showcase? — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026 Finding a truly good one these days — someone who maintains worthy baselines of bravery, humility and realness — feels near miraculous. — Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 From goth realness to statement eyeliner, here are six glam inspos to bookmark. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026

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Noun

His obituary remembered his infectious laughter and gentle spirit, noting his kindness, genuineness, and reliability.

— Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 19 June 2026
The genuineness of your laugh or smile.

— Charles Trepany, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026

Definition of genuineness

Noun

As Worth Ranch prepares to celebrate 100 years of existence at the end of the decade, Hunter remains confident that new buildings can be constructed and the land restored.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
Dark matter, meanwhile, is thought to be the glue that holds galaxies and other massive structures in the universe together, but again, its nature is an enigma and its existence remains unproven.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026

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The 12-episode series – produced by Studio Dragon and released as a TVING original on CJ ENM‘s Korean streaming platform – follows Kang Seong-jae, played by Park Ji-hoon, a young man who joins the military to escape a difficult reality.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
If the United States is serious about landing humans there before the end of this decade the space agency could use more resources to make that a reality.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026

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