it seems so real vs it feels so real

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'It seems so real' suggests that something appears to be real based on observation or evidence, while 'It feels so real' implies a strong emotional or sensory experience of something being real.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that something appears to be real based on observation or evidence.

"it seems so real"

This phrase is used to convey the impression that something is real, even though it may not be confirmed. It is often used when describing a situation or experience.

Examples:

From a distance, it seems so real.
The painting seems so real, but it's actually a print.
In the dream, everything seems so real.

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it seems so real
It seems so real when it happens.
It seems so real.
I just don't understand how it can seem so real.
It just all suddenly seems so real.
It just all suddenly seems so real.
I had to make it seem real so you'd pay attention.
I don't know. it just made it all seem so... real?
You're pleading seems so real.
Now that they have names, everything seems so real.
One of those really realistic dreams that seem so real that when you wake up, everything else seems fake.
I guess I just keep running away from Zoey because... she seems so real.
You know, those masks you use, they seem so real.
I know I'll never walk again, but this dream seems so real.
I dance along with you to make it seem real.
I can always make it seem real later in my head.
I was trying to make it seem real.
You said to make it seem real.
The result is stunning: the lapis or hematite seems so real that can be mistaken for the real stones, just like all colors of the entire collection.
I know they are only wax... but they seem so real, just looking at her makes my neck hurt.
It was one of those fights where... it doesn't even seem real, it seems like the fight is having you.

Alternatives:

It appears so real
It looks so real
It gives the impression of being real

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a strong emotional or sensory experience of something being real.

"it feels so real"

This phrase is used to convey a deep sense of realism experienced through emotions or senses. It is often used when describing a strong emotional reaction or a vivid sensory perception.

Examples:

When I hold her hand, it feels so real.
The memory of that moment feels so real to me.
The pain in my chest feels so real.

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it feels so real
But, Hank, it feels so real...
I mean, I know I'm just dreaming that I'm in the Cortex, but it feels so real.
You're just doing your job here, but sometimes it feels so real, you know?
It feels so real!
It feels so real!
It feels so real!
It feels so real.
That's what makes it feel so real.
Makes it all feel so real.
You're the first person I told, which makes it feel so much more real. [chuckles]
Of course, it really happened, so it feels very real, but...
You could take dreams and make them feel so real.
They feel so real, I hardly know where the dream ends and reality begins.
Being with you makes it feel real because you remember.
I had to make it feel real for Major Dandridge's sake.
When you're in it, it feels real.
If it feels real bad, use a little Afrin.
It feels real, like a documentary for me .
It's making it feel real for the reader.
I don't know, but somehow it feels real.

Alternatives:

It seems so real to me emotionally
It's so vividly real to me
It's so palpably real

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