In fact
In fact adverb - In reality or actuality.
Real and in fact are semantically related. in in reality topic. In some cases you can use "Real" instead an adverb phrase "In fact", when it comes to topics like from the fact.
Both terms in one sentence
- In fact, the Alphonse of our world calls him out on this and makes him realize that both worlds are real, subverting the trope.
Source: Up the Real Rabbit Hole -
However, the chocolate frogs, being the product of a magical world, do in fact act like real frogs (in the movies only).
Source: Made from Real Girl Scouts -
Fortunately, he doesn't become the Jerkass the real President Mitchell was; in fact, he somewhat redeems the real Mitchell's reputation.
Source: Film / Dave
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