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
After the merger, which is expected to be completed in the third quarter, Laurent Hubert and Kobalt’s current management team will remain a separate, stand-alone entity, the companies said.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Goosby’s future release would depend on approval from multiple state and court entities, the station added.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
In recent years, some people, institutions and government entities have displaced Columbus Day with recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Many, if not most, of the entities and investigators contained in the Epstein file documents reviewed by the Herald are redacted.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Goosby’s future release would depend on approval from multiple state and court entities, the station added.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
In recent years, some people, institutions and government entities have displaced Columbus Day with recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Many, if not most, of the entities and investigators contained in the Epstein file documents reviewed by the Herald are redacted.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entity
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Therefore, this light-blocking object has to be closer than those stars are, located much less than 100,000 light-years away at the most.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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One of the biggest headaches any launch with a hatch deals with is known as FOD, or foreign-object debris, which could be as small as a piece of hair trapped in the seal where the hatch closes.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Samantha Burgett, sheriff’s department social worker and founder of the nonprofit Community Change Center, said the center offers services pre- and post-incarceration for substance abuse issues.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The subsidiary provides biomanufacturing services, including process development and CGMP drug substance production.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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There is a certain undeniable rhythm to a baseball season, a long, grinding march that begins with the unbridled optimism of spring and usually ends in the cold, harsh reality of October.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff said the child's father later confronted Duggar about the incidents on March 17 and the reality TV alum admitted to his actions to law enforcement in Tontitown and local police arrested Duggar soon after.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Similar claims raised in other states by individuals without election administration experience have been thoroughly reviewed and debunked.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free in-person tax preparation to individuals with an income of $67,000 or less, who have disabilities or with limited English skills.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entity. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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