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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
That insult may or may not be true, but Los Angeles is also a very real place where working people live, people whose lives and livelihoods (and, yes, self-images, because one thing this city has always understood is that images are also actualities) have now been violently upended.
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Matthew Specktor, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Sidney Poitier — Lilies of the Field (1963) Sidney Poitier made history as the first Black actor to win the Oscar for Best Actor, for a film that may seem slight on the surface but, in actuality, is a great representation of his one-in-a-million skill as a leading man.
—EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
But in actuality, only now does the real work have to begin.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
In actuality, the infrastructure is a carefully orchestrated combination of multiple tracking systems.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Matthew Specktor, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Sidney Poitier — Lilies of the Field (1963) Sidney Poitier made history as the first Black actor to win the Oscar for Best Actor, for a film that may seem slight on the surface but, in actuality, is a great representation of his one-in-a-million skill as a leading man.
—EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
But in actuality, only now does the real work have to begin.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
In actuality, the infrastructure is a carefully orchestrated combination of multiple tracking systems.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuality
Noun
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The existence of Sgamma’s letter has been reported in the Washington Post and Politico, which notes that it was first publicized earlier this week by a left-leaning watchdog group Documented.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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The vote over on Orange clearly was coming down to either Sai or Mailman Mitch — a man who may or may not have once helped prove the existence of Santa Claus after delivering bundles upon bundles of letters to Kris Kringle at the New York City courthouse.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The conditioning of keeping potential moviegoers at home with streaming is a reality.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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In reality, both analyst teams overestimated Tesla’s free cash flows in the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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That was such a cool realization, but the match is already lit.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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As April unfolds, the moon will reach its peak in your sign (April 12), bringing forth a pivotal realization or personal awakening.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Again, this is a case of humans using AI to persuade people to adopt their views rather than an indication that AI is extreme or prone to suggesting extreme ideas and behaviors.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In it, Blanche outlines a decentralized approach in which U.S. attorney’s offices will now take the lead on digital asset cases, focusing primarily on crimes involving terrorism.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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In fact, McGlamry says, it wasn’t referenced in any prior pleadings.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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In fact, fewer students earned an associate degree in 2023-24 than in any of the last 10 years, while the number of bachelor’s degree earners dropped to their lowest level since 2015-16.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Rejoining Formula 1 as its official timekeeper in 2025 is part of this version —but the message is broader: the brand is for those who push limits of high performance, competitiveness and accomplishment, in sports or life.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Whether that's more impressive than his in-ring accomplishments is up to interpretation.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual gala typically celebrates the performing arts organization’s achievements, but this year’s event also will honor someone else’s accomplishments.—
Jessi Virtusio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Broadening your view of what constitutes professional achievement creates more pathways to fulfillment.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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For Tui, who spent time in the United States playing in the Premier Rugby Sevens competition, such success hasn’t happened by chance.—
George Ramsay and Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Kansas chapter has done similar projects in the past with success, said executive director Denise Cyzman.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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