The actuality was quite different from the theory.
the actuality of the Abominable Snowman is not taken seriously by scientists
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But in actuality, quality lyricism is the essence of rap — sometimes that means battle bars.—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 See All Example Sentences for actuality
Word History
Etymology
Middle English actualite "capacity for action, effective power," borrowed from Medieval Latin āctuālitāt-, āctuālitās, from Late Latin āctuālisactual + Latin -itāt-, -itās-ity
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