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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
Kremser said those players should all be in FIU’s Hall of Fame, but, in actuality, Eketebi is the first Panthers soccer player to earn that distinction.
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
In actuality, this was more like the adults rushing to stop a toddler who had announced his intention to put a fork in the light socket before any further damage could be done.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
In actuality, the machines can feel intimidating to use, and a lot of that is based on the machine’s lid design.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Despite an up-and-down two weeks of the preseason, his status, in actuality, is… mostly steady.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
In actuality, this was more like the adults rushing to stop a toddler who had announced his intention to put a fork in the light socket before any further damage could be done.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
In actuality, the machines can feel intimidating to use, and a lot of that is based on the machine’s lid design.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Despite an up-and-down two weeks of the preseason, his status, in actuality, is… mostly steady.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuality
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The research team at Cardiff University took a bold step toward understanding the quantum nature of gravity by setting new limits on the existence of very high-frequency gravitational waves.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Combs' trial, though not the triumph the survivors may hope for, is notable in its pure existence.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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Now the reality, is the team different?—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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This channel, though, is focused on airing reality TV shows rather than music videos.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The common thread for both actors after facing physical challenges was the realization that women need to demand more from the medical establishment.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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But more daunting was the increasing realization that she was gone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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Per Fightful, at least one person in WWE feels a December return would be the best-case scenario.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Italian superstar Laura Pausini is one of only a handful of artists who has carved out equally successful careers in Spanish and another language — in this case, her native Italian.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Leave aside for a moment the fact that tackles from Australia were flying in.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Per a source, the cuts were driven by the fact that NBC News will no longer be providing newsgathering capabilities for CNBC and MSNBC, as well as broader concerns around the overall economic environment for the media sector.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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For director and producer Robert Eric Wise, the goal of the documentary was to introduce more young people to the work and accomplishments of pivotal Black Fort Worth residents.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2025
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The band's extensive visits to the city − and an atypically long absence from the market, six years − likely contributed to that accomplishment.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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The president of Penn State, Neeli Bendapudi thanked Franklin for his achievements at the university.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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This is truly a remarkable achievement.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The suborbital flight was a complete success.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Betting markets moved quickly amid the team's recent success.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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