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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
But in actuality, quality lyricism is the essence of rap — sometimes that means battle bars.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
In actuality, Taylor could elect a minor league assignment in lieu of being released, but that seems highly unlikely.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The art of hospitality, the invitation to neighbor, is in actuality an investment in radical care, spiritual healing, and Black liberation.
—Essence, 20 May 2025
People think the Hellions destroyed their own planet, when in actuality, the mysterious Corporation did so in order to harvest Hell Poppy flowers for honey flavoring.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 17 May 2025
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
In actuality, Taylor could elect a minor league assignment in lieu of being released, but that seems highly unlikely.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The art of hospitality, the invitation to neighbor, is in actuality an investment in radical care, spiritual healing, and Black liberation.
—Essence, 20 May 2025
People think the Hellions destroyed their own planet, when in actuality, the mysterious Corporation did so in order to harvest Hell Poppy flowers for honey flavoring.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuality
Noun
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The Court Jeweller explained that the mere existence of the Boucheron came as a surprise to many, as it had never been worn in public by the Queen Mother or Queen Elizabeth herself.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Thus begins their unraveling of the conspiracy responsible for their existence in the first place.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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The most transformative ideas often come from the edges—from employees closest to the customer, to the problem, to the reality.—
Alex Goryachev,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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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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This realization eventually wore down Krug despite having all the trappings of success, including a plum assignment with a dream client that involved leading a clever, resourceful team.—
Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The restaurant is struggling to pass its fire-suppression test, leading to Neil’s funny and/or offensive realization of how Mikey caused the problem, and both Richie and Marcus return to the restaurant after their time spent elsewhere in the restaurant world.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Jurors heard from more than 30 witnesses over the course of seven weeks as the prosecution went through its case.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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The injunction comes seven months after a jury found that Penn State proved its case.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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In fact, Devers was not the best hitter on the Red Sox team, at least not according 2025 statistics.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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In fact, Courtney says that finding the most suitable curling tool is all about trial and error.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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More precisely, the guest list was a delicate trigonometric reflection of the couple’s affections with a very strong quotient of the regard in which the business accomplishments of the groom are held.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The accomplishment follows a recent winning streak for the 28-year-old company, which has spent the last decade expanding outside its home bases in Louisiana and Texas.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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In Wright’s case, that includes being able to support her family during the move and helping her teenage daughter get settled into her routines—an achievement that resonates with Krug’s message about making space for more things that matter.—
Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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His achievement not only broke his own previous record of 282 half-marathons in 12 months, between 2022 and 2023, but also earned him a world title, according to news agency SWNS.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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The Frozen Zoo has notched some reproductive breakthroughs over the years, including in 2023 when researchers were able to successfully freeze sunflower sea star sperm, thaw it and fertilize eggs that resulted in larvae developing with a high rate of success.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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In our current complex global economy, success will belong to enterprises built to thrive amid volatility, not those waiting for the turbulence to pass.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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