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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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
Global markets, myriad analyses have shown, are tilting into a reality where wind and solar are the cheapest ways to generate electricity.
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Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
While rumors continue to swirl, the fiscal realities of midseason hires, big buyouts (LSU and Penn State departures illustrate that), and the approaching early signing period all complicate any rapid move.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
His films often tackle complex social realities with a meditative approach that eschews judgment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
That was Justin Fields' reality this week, as Jets owner Woody Johnson opened his mouth so wide both feet fit in there.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
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Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
While rumors continue to swirl, the fiscal realities of midseason hires, big buyouts (LSU and Penn State departures illustrate that), and the approaching early signing period all complicate any rapid move.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
His films often tackle complex social realities with a meditative approach that eschews judgment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
That was Justin Fields' reality this week, as Jets owner Woody Johnson opened his mouth so wide both feet fit in there.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
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Upon taking office, the Biden administration kept and, in many cases, expanded on these policies and positions.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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John Fitzgibbons, a Tampa criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor, said in rare cases, a grand jury can be used to gauge citizen sentiment, like whether grand jury members think a witness is reliable.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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As is often the case with bifurcated tales unfolding between two distinct planes of existence, the characters in the Realm of the Spooks, also have their matching counterparts in Frankelda’s reality.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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His existence as an unremarkable man is overturned, and as things spiral violently out of control, he is forced to flee and change his life completely in a movie that rides the new wave of French horror.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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The interaction was made even more awkward by the fact that Shannon was already standing right there with arms wide open in anticipation of a warm, cleansing embrace.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Throw in the fact that LSU doesn’t have a full-time president right now, as William Tate left for Rutgers in May, and coaching candidates may not get an answer to who exactly their boss is.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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Examples include huge catching nets, or docking with stray objects to force them back down into Earth's atmosphere.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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According to reseachers, grabbing legs combined AL contraction with PL bending to wrap and lift objects up to 6 g—30 times the leg’s weight—with 90 percent performance retained after 100 cycles.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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After their parents got the police involved, the case remained unsolved for months until the FBI uncovered the shocking truth of who was behind the vicious messages after all.—
James Mercadante,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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For four weeks, Haddish travels with her longtime best friends Selena Martin, Shermona Long, and Sparkle Clark to have a good time, of course, but to also do some bonding, confront some truths, and do some healing.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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The French luxury brand is helping to fund a three-year renovation program at the museum, and has supported exhibitions including the Caillebotte show, reflecting its broader ambition to position itself as a cultural entity.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Yet even these entities will adapt, either by exploiting visa loopholes, relying more heavily on student-to-H-1B conversions, or shifting toward the L-1 visa category, which remains unaffected by the new fee.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Her sister struggled for years with substance use, leading their mother to assume custody of her sister's two children.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Exposure to the substance has been linked to a wide range of health impacts, including developmental problems, nervous system damage and hearing problems in children; and high blood pressure, joint pain and reproductive problems in adults.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Displacing 80,000 tons, the Fujian is the closest thing afloat to the US Navy’s 97,000-ton Nimitz-class carriers, which make up 10 of the 11 carriers in the US fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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But things just weren't right with her.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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