: something that is neither derivative nor dependent but exists necessarily
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: television programming that features people (especially people who are not professional actors) dealing with real-life situations or participating in contrived activities (such as competitions)
I for one am rooting for anything that stems the rising tide of reality on television. Ted Cox
… it's a tough choice between The Voice and Dancing With the Stars. … If reality means nothing to you, then you're faced with a medical drama, a superhero drama and comedies. Chris Harnick
—usually used before another noun
reality starsa reality seriesreality showsfans of reality TV/television… critical judge Simon Cowell praised him as "the best magician ever" on the Britain's Got Talentreality competition. Markos PapadatosThe Arkansas native competing on the popular reality dating show The Bachelor has advanced to become one of only three remaining contestants. — arkansasonline.com… beat out 20,000 applicants to become one of 18 final contestants on Hell's Kitchen, the reality cooking show that banks on aspiring chefs' ambition (and vulnerabilities) and chef Gordon Ramsay's volatility. Sarah Reiss
the difference between fiction and reality The reality is that we can't afford to buy a house. He used television as an escape from reality. They made the plan a reality.
Recent Examples on the WebThe Real World, reality shows have dominated television. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 The reality star-turned-mogul is launching SKKY Partners with former Carlyle Group partner Jay Sammons. Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Byer made history as the first Black woman to be nominated for outstanding host for a reality or competition program. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 But there’s a surprise contender for a top spot on the charts — CBS’ long-running reality show Big Brother. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 As reliever Ian Kennedy trudged off the field on Tuesday night — and as the San Diego Padres celebrated giddily down the right-field line — an already obvious reality was further hammered home. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Her life with Heidi unfolded in front of cameras in 2021 with the debut of the family's reality project, The D'Amelio Show, which returns to Hulu for season 2 on Sept. 28. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2022 The reality also touched on the topics of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. justice system, and global warming. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2022 In more typical years, sports don’t move in earnest until advertisers pick over primetime comedies, dramas and reality programs. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 See More