reality

noun:the state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or be imagined
- The reality of the storm's damage became clear at sunrise.
noun:a thing that is actually experienced or seen, especially when this is unpleasant or difficult
- Losing his job was a reality he had not prepared for.
noun:the quality of being lifelike or true to life in art, media, or performance
- The film's sound design gives the battle scenes a gripping reality.
noun:the actual facts or circumstances of a particular situation
- The reality of living in a small town is that everyone knows each other's business.
noun:a specific mode of existence created by technology, such as computer‑generated environments
- Virtual reality headsets let users experience a synthetic reality that feels almost tangible.
noun:a simulated or constructed world
- The novel immerses readers in a dystopian reality.