as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
the question of whether extrasensory perception will ever be a scientifically recognized entity
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Recent Examples of entity
Other entities, like the Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection, assisted.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 July 2025
Now, enter the AI note-taker — the silent, ever-present entity that joins our Zoom and Teams meetings.
—Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 10 July 2025
Only five entities paid lobbyists to weigh in on AB 1950, per an open-source database that compiles state records.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
The only two other entities with access to the BAM compound within the surrounding counties were Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the National Park Service, officials said.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 July 2025
Now, enter the AI note-taker — the silent, ever-present entity that joins our Zoom and Teams meetings.
—Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 10 July 2025
Only five entities paid lobbyists to weigh in on AB 1950, per an open-source database that compiles state records.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
The only two other entities with access to the BAM compound within the surrounding counties were Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the National Park Service, officials said.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entity
Noun
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That’s much larger than the two previous interstellar objects, ‘Oumuamua in 2017 and comet 2I/Borisov in 2019.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Remember: magnitude is the scale used by astronomers to measure the apparent brightness of night sky objects.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Friday offers a multi-perspective interrogation of substance use on the album, recounting the highs and lows and the gray area in between.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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Clinicians often prescribe medications used to treat similar disorders, such as substance use disorders.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The images began circulating on social media the week prior to her exit, sparking widespread backlash and demands for her removal from the reality dating show.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
10 July 2025
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Because when reality becomes negotiable, power goes not to the wise or the capable — but to whoever best embodies the mood of the moment.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Before things became homogenized by the studios in terms of looking for a broader audience, rather than making something as individuals.—
Jordan Hoffman Updated,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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Effective in 2026, the bill permanently increases the federal estate and gift tax exemption to $15 million for individuals and $30 million for married couples.—
Jehan Crump‑Gibson,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entity. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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