in actuality Synonyms

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in actual fact, something that is actual, the quality or state of being actual

In actuality, the painting was not an original, but merely a clever imitation.
Despite his claims to the contrary, in actuality, he was the one responsible for the accident.
The company's financial situation was dire in actuality, despite its public portrayal of prosperity.
The rumor of a celebrity's death was false; in actuality, they were alive and well.
The movie's trailer depicted a thrilling adventure, but in actuality, it was a slow-paced drama.
The witness's testimony was unreliable; in actuality, they had a personal vendetta against the defendant.
The project was estimated to take a month, but in actuality, it took twice as long.
The building's exterior appeared grand, but in actuality, the interior was dilapidated.
The student claimed to have studied hard for the exam, but in actuality, they had barely cracked open their books.
The politician's promises were empty; in actuality, he had no intention of fulfilling them.

in actual fact, something that is actual, the quality or state of being actual

actually, indeed, honestly, frankly, really, positively, truthfully, in reality, certainly, in truth

supposedly, apparently, seemingly, outwardly,ostensibly,professedly, plausibly

In actuality, the painting was not an original, but merely a clever imitation.

Despite his claims to the contrary, in actuality, he was the one responsible for the accident.

The company's financial situation was dire in actuality, despite its public portrayal of prosperity.

The rumor of a celebrity's death was false; in actuality, they were alive and well.