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reality

noun

rē-ˈa-lə-tē How to pronounce reality (audio)
Definition of realitynext
1
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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3
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 Alone There’s this kind of low budget reality show called Alone that’s almost like a Canadian version of Survivor. — Marah Eakin, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 But as the transfer date looms, the financial reality shifts dramatically. — Thanh Pham, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 But for a long time, global remained more a destination than a reality. — Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026 Lance Oppenheim has always lived in reality, but not all his subjects do. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
  1. case
  2. existence
  3. fact
  4. object
  5. truth
  6. entity
  7. substance
  8. thing
Noun
  • When the United Nations Refugee Agency, which had heard about her case from a fellow prisoner’s husband, contacted Thai authorities to appeal for their release, she was let go, and allowed to stay in Thailand.
    — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The Massachusetts case is the latest legal trouble involving the influencer.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of case
Noun
  • Could this explain why so many of our most reputable creatives are exploring what was once peripheral, spoken of with disbelief, and envisioning it as another possible dimension of existence?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The weather bell’s very existence might spark a puzzled glance or two from anyone unfamiliar with it.
    — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of existence
Noun
  • Chalk it up to how busy guys’ lives have gotten, loosening gender norms, or the simple fact that pockets are inadequate for modern life’s necessities.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Diamonds are generally difficult to invest in due to the fact that there is no standardized spot market for them.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of fact
Noun
  • In Italy, history is visible and physical, woven into the landscape, the architecture, the objects of our daily life.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Moreover, its ultra-low infrared emissivity suppresses thermal radiation, hiding objects from heat-seeking cameras.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of object
Noun
  • An emotional truth about what you’re owed in a close relationship or joint venture comes up for review today.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
  • If your team is afraid to name real weaknesses, or if leadership dismisses uncomfortable truths, the analysis won’t do what it’s meant to do.
    — Nancy Padberg, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of truth
Noun
  • On Wednesday, local media reported that India's premier criminal investigation agency filed a case against Bhanu Tatak, the adviser to a group resisting the hydropower project, accusing her of illegally taking funds from foreign entities.
    — Mamita Bhandari, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The liberal Yabloko party, the only registered political entity that dared to publicly criticize the war, was removed from the ballot last month by Russia’s Supreme Court, and only had a few dozen candidates in the single-seat races.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of entity
Noun
  • Instead, the sensor could help answer practical questions in the field, such as whether an unknown substance presents a threat and what level of protective equipment may be required.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Boldenone, one of the substances at issue, has been associated with livestock-production practices and meat-contamination claims in prior anti-doping cases involving athletes competing in Colombia.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of substance
Noun
  • To speed things up, Democrats want amendment votes, most notably one that would allow college athletes to collectively bargain.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • If charged by a rhino, the wise thing to do is simply step to the right, like a matador.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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