in reality Definition

reality
noun realities

1. The state or fact of being real.
2. The real nature of something; the truth.

Thesaurus: actuality, fact, truth, verity, authenticity, realism, verisimilitude, genuineness.
3. Something which is real or actual and not imaginary.

Idiom: in reality

As a fact, often as distinct from a thought or idea; actually.

Etymology: 15c: from French réalité, from Latin realitas, from realis real¹.