Formalistic and Real

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Formalistic adjective - Concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art).

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Real is an antonym for formalistic in topics: hypothetical, philosophy.

Real adjective - Being exactly as appears or as claimed.

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Formalistic is an antonym for real.

Nearby Words: realize, realise, reality, realistic, really

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Real and Formalistic. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/formalistic/real

Formalistic & Real. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/formalistic/real>.

Real or Formalistic. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/formalistic/real.

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