In effect and Real

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In effect adjective - Exerting force or influence.

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Real and in effect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Real" instead the phrase "In effect" as an adjective or an adverb.

Real adjective - Being exactly as appears or as claimed.

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In effect and real are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In effect" instead the word "Real" as an adjective or an adverb.

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

This may or may not be in effect in SpongeBob SquarePants: Mermaidman and Barnacleboy may be real superheroes... or actors in a TV show.

Source: Comic Books Are Real
Though granted, the deer are usually portrayed looking like some sort of white-tailed deer lookalike species instead of real reindeer, so maybe Call a Smeerp a "Rabbit" is in effect.

Source: Animal Gender-Bender
They're portrayed as being close-minded posers, despite the masquerade being in effect and as far as they're concerned, Willow's suggestion is no more valid than it would be in real life.

Source: Strawman Has a Point

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