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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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
Still, his creation keeps growing, absorbing our reality in the process.
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Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Analysts who once expected caution are grappling with a new reality.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
But also the reality is that there is not any pressure.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The idea that the city is in a position to buy anything is not grounded in the financial realities of the moment.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
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Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Analysts who once expected caution are grappling with a new reality.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
But also the reality is that there is not any pressure.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The idea that the city is in a position to buy anything is not grounded in the financial realities of the moment.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
Noun
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Yes, bundling insurance can substantially lower your insurance premiums, in some cases up to 30% or more.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Chemical reactions involving the hematite can turn the rock from red to white and produce iron rich minerals, in this case an iron phosphate called vivianite and an iron sulfide called greigite.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, the Justice Department appointed Mueller as special counsel to oversee the Russia investigation just one day after the existence of the memos was disclosed.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Anne’s trip to the countryside opens up the series both physically and thematically by acknowledging that Irish life and history exist outside Dublin and that while the Guinness family amasses power and plays at politics, others are living a much different existence.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Producers who ship nursery stock out of regulated areas to non-regulated areas must have their stock inspected, and each load must be accompanied by a certificate that attests to the fact that their product is free from the box tree moth.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The fact Nuno did not have the opportunity to work with his entire squad last summer — only two new additions had arrived in time to join the training camp in Portugal — played a role in the breakdown of his relationship with the Forest hierarchy.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, across parts of Europe, reports of mysterious objects spotted in the skies in recent weeks – most recently over Denmark – have added to regional security concerns.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Personal truth meets public image pressure.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Rather, the wretched truth is a reminder that history’s wins are often, if not always, accompanied by terrible loss — that, sometimes, what was cast as victory may have actually been defeat.—
Andrea Williams,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
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Desai makes reference to the Federal Trade Commission’s recent lawsuit aimed at Live Nation and Ticketmaster that claims the entities misled consumers about resale ticket prices.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Last year, Cavanagh also led the process of spinning off most of NBCU’s cable network portfolio into a new stand-alone entity, Versant.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Blending style with substance can be a difficult balance to strike, and Kendra Scott does it with Texas flair.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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The mayor has also been vocal about the need for more mental health and substance use treatment beds — an area that typically falls under the county’s responsibility as a provider of health services.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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As for traffic flow and cost-effectiveness, a couple of things are worth considering.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Shannon tries to ram the trainers with elbows because, yeah, Shannon does those kinds of things.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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