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as in existence
the fact of being or of being real
the actuality of the Abominable Snowman is not taken seriously by scientists
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as in reality
the quality of being actual
the actuality of equal opportunity depends on more than just having laws that supposedly ensure it
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as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
the actuality of a manned flight to the moon would never have been believed a hundred years ago
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as in case
something that actually exists
these estimated tax revenues, from casinos that have yet to be built, are being treated as actualities
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Recent Examples of actuality
In actuality, these odds should be down to nearly a coin flip.
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Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 14 May 2025
In actuality, the most prosperous organizations regard it as an integral component of an all-encompassing supply chain redesign.
—Amaan Gulacha, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The host said Ye had 32 million followers when, in actuality, Ye has compiled just over 33.3 million followers as of press time.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 May 2025
In actuality, the second incarnation of the Klan remained influential, but Klan denial was a common propaganda strategy.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 2 May 2025
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Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 14 May 2025
In actuality, the most prosperous organizations regard it as an integral component of an all-encompassing supply chain redesign.
—Amaan Gulacha, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The host said Ye had 32 million followers when, in actuality, Ye has compiled just over 33.3 million followers as of press time.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 May 2025
In actuality, the second incarnation of the Klan remained influential, but Klan denial was a common propaganda strategy.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuality
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Now three years into its existence, the ways to honor this federal holiday are evolving – especially given rapid challenges to civil rights, social justice and how diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are being rolled back.—
Lisa Vernon Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Others choose to merge—adopting neural implants, integrating with machine intelligence, or transitioning into post-biological existence.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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That was guiding a lot of our decision making — how to land the plane in terms of the emotional realities that were going on in the film.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Transportation networks hardened to the realities of 2025 (and beyond) weather systems rather than those of the past.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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This is a sobering realization for everyone who was STOKED for Elon and DOGE.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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In part fueled by the realization that scaling alone could produce more AI advancements, many employees also worried about what would happen if different companies caught on to OpenAI’s secret.—
Karen Hao,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
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New films include an untitled drama about the Elize Matsunaga case, in which Matsunaga killed and dismembered her husband—a case that was previously the subject of Netflix’s 2021 docuseries Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
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From their early days on the Disney Channel to their happily ever afters with their significant others, these celebrities are now all grown up, married and in some cases, having kids of their own.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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In fact, one of the best times to start is when life feels relatively stable.—
Chamin Ajjan,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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In fact, the FX sitcom, executive produced by comedian Nick Kroll, doesn’t bother making much of one.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Their guide, speaking to the New York Times, credited their accomplishment to a secret advantage: prior to the trip, the climbers inhaled xenon gas, which may have made their acclimatization to the low-oxygen environment of Everest easier.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
29 May 2025
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During 2024-25, the company achieved a notable accomplishment: a 3% year-on-year sales increase in China.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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In his rally-style speech, Trump celebrated the achievements of the students, while also lauding his own presidency—including his cracking down on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
24 May 2025
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Trump also used the remarks to highlight his administration’s achievements.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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Ole Miss had success against Root for the second time this season.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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And so much of that success, both ways, is the culture of camaraderie and an emphasis on fun amid the pressure — a we-are-family vibe instilled when general manager Bill Zito and coach Paul Maurice took over what had long been a listing franchise..—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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