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as in case
something that actually exists
the ambition to make his dreams a reality
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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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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
Kaws combines a familiar gesture that highlights how technology shapes our relationships and perception of reality.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The reality is, whether your kid makes it to the pros or is part of the 70% who quit before 13, every kid eventually plays their last game at some point.
—Jonathan Carone, Parents, 13 Jan. 2026
That has been the reality of Venezuela for the last 25 years.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
That being said, certain silhouettes are a safe bet for lawyers, teachers, and reality stars alike.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
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Although acquitted, his name was brought forth as a potential suspect in the Black Dahlia case.—
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Score deep discounts—up to 72 percent off—on a variety of styles, including totes, shoulder bags, and card cases.—
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In the early period of Carthage’s existence, from the ninth to the seventh century BCE, the sea was a very dangerous place to be settled upon and coastal towns were vulnerable.—
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Classical references confirm its existence, but the city’s full layout and extent were never clearly understood, contributing to its long-standing archaeological mystery.—
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Archival added that rescue efforts had been hampered by the fact that any sparks created by digging machinery could ignite methane gas emitted by the landfill, per the outlet.—
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In fact, the last three Chiefs results have all been for the best for them — losing in the short-term offers some benefit for the team’s long-term future.—
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Demonstrators were confronting a large group of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building when an object was thrown at officials.—
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Trujillo is a Chilean writer and translator, and author of the novel El vasto territorio (2021), the poetry chapbook Maestranza (2018), and the poem-object Intemperie (2017).—
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Cissie Graham Lynch, a senior advisor at Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, said the fight over women’s sports is rooted in biblical truth as the Supreme Court heard arguments in cases involving laws designed to protect female athletes.—
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Let me be run through with the wooden javelin of truth.—
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DeSantis said the School District is an entity that is impervious to reform efforts, and raised the possibility of drastic action by the state.—
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The Connecticut Siting Council, the entity that has legal jurisdiction over the siting of power facilities and transmission lines, would need to give the final approval.—
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Eating too much saturated fat can raise your cholesterol, a waxy substance that can build up in your arteries, narrowing and constricting them, and affecting blood flow.—
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Especially Nikoui’s oldest brother, Dakota Halverson, a young man living with challenges linked to autism and substance abuse, his mom says.—
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The bottle is small, easy to pack, and a little goes a long way—proof that sometimes even the smallest things have a big impact.—
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The 606 is one of the best things about the area.—
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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