noun
plural -ties
[noncount] :the true situation that exists :the real situation
[count] :something that actually exists or happens :a real event, occurrence, situation, etc.
in reality
in truth - used to stress that something is true or real especially when it is different from what was believed or expected
adjective
always used before a noun
used to describe television shows in which people who are not actors are shown living with, dealing with, and often competing against each other in real-life situations