Real, existing (6)

I believe the answer is:

actual

This clue is a double definition.

'real' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'existing' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)

(Other definitions for actual that I've seen before include "Real and existing (6)" , "Real, authentic" , "Concrete, tangible" , "Really existing" , "Real and concrete, not imaginary" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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