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
Humans can try to separate the two—reality here, irreality there, stored in separate files—and can do so successfully.
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Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
That kind of emotional intelligence isn’t always valued in reality TV, where explosions usually win out over nuance.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
The prime minister acknowledged this reality in his victory speech on Monday night.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
The reality that a team led by Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo can only go so far with a marginal supporting cast.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
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Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
That kind of emotional intelligence isn’t always valued in reality TV, where explosions usually win out over nuance.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
The prime minister acknowledged this reality in his victory speech on Monday night.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
The reality that a team led by Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo can only go so far with a marginal supporting cast.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
Noun
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Another case involves Venezuelan immigrants seeking hearings to contest their gang membership.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Don’t pass the bakery case without ordering a cinnamon roll or a bright green pistachio muffin.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Charging my Apple Watch every day is the bane of my existence, and despite years of efforts to improve it, the closest that Apple has come is to launch … fast charging?—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
24 Apr. 2025
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But many users are moving toward a more virtualized approach to file and data management; modern operating systems encourage users to rely on online services and cloud service providers encourage an always-on existence.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In fact, the output is the most finely ground of any of these machines.—
Kat Merck,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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In fact, yeshiva school days are often longer than those in public schools, providing ample time for both.—
David Bloomfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The ring both reveals the existence of the background object and magnifies it.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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There is also truth behind Blues coach Jim Montgomery’s series of verbal daggers after Game 4.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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In truth, Ellie’s argument before the council isn’t all that persuasive.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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What to Know During Wednesday's oral arguments, Gorsuch invoked Lebron v. National Railroad Passenger Corporation, a 1995 decision that established when a private entity could be considered a state actor.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Both entities should be voting on the project in May.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Under homeless services, respondents said the greatest need was for more help with substance abuse and mental and behavioral health.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Alarcon, meanwhile, has been suspended for the first six games of the upcoming season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Today, the firm manages multiple impact funds, focusing on things like affordable housing for families and investing in sustainable materials and social enterprises.—
Andi Cross,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Surrounded by pediatric oncologists, Matt starts to think about how insignificant his contributions to the world are in the grand scheme of things.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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