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as in case
something that actually exists
the ambition to make his dreams a reality
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2
as in existence
the fact of being or of being real
no one denies the reality of electricity, though few people understand it fully
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as in fact
the quality of being actual
the reality of the situation finally dawned on her and she sat down in stunned silence
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4
as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
you'll need to cope with a whole new set of realities once you've become a parent
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Recent Examples of reality
In reality, both analyst teams overestimated Tesla’s free cash flows in the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
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Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The former reality star couple met on the first season of Bravo's Winter House and split after Thanksgiving last year following three years of dating.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
There’s Real Housewives and other reality stars with fan sites.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 4 Apr. 2025
Understanding the reality of innovation can help individuals and organizations stop chasing windmills and, instead, harness their creative potential and build cultures that foster productive and profitable change.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The former reality star couple met on the first season of Bravo's Winter House and split after Thanksgiving last year following three years of dating.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
There’s Real Housewives and other reality stars with fan sites.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 4 Apr. 2025
Understanding the reality of innovation can help individuals and organizations stop chasing windmills and, instead, harness their creative potential and build cultures that foster productive and profitable change.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
Noun
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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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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 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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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, an infusion of vividness into your ‘fits could come by way of a phone crossbody bag like this top choice from Rothy’s.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Place another clean, white towel on the area and weigh it down with a heavy object to press out any residual moisture.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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Videos show the museum in ruins, with piles of rubble and broken artifacts, confirming fears of looting raised in 2023, when satellite images showed trucks of objects leaving the building.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Whether or not TikTok is ultimately banned, Meta’s actions this year reflect a clear truth: in a creator economy increasingly shaped by platform power plays and regulation, the companies that act fast and spend big will win the future.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to Gottlieb, the harsh truth is that celebrity imprints don’t generally deliver for publishers and more often than not are a huge waste of time for the celebrities.—
Andy Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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One such entity with a story worth telling is West Texas Counseling & Guidance, (WTCG).—
Jack Fowler,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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These entities paid the Cuban doctors a small fraction of what the foreign government paid Cuba.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Whalers also brought spermaceti, a waxy substance that comes from a sperm whale’s head and is used to produce candles and lubricants for precision machinery like watches and clocks.—
Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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But once Mulaney talked his wife Olivia Munn into giving him the cash because he’s not allowed to have more than $300 in cash due to his past issues with substance abuse, the manager then requested $100,000 and finally the Everybody’s Live crew began to notice the red flags.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
4 Apr. 2025
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And also, thinking about thousands of others going through the same thing.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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