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as in accomplishments
the state of being actual or complete
the actuality of a manned flight to the moon would never have been believed a hundred years ago
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as in cases
something that actually exists
these estimated tax revenues, from casinos that have yet to be built, are being treated as actualities
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Recent Examples of actualities
The Lumières would remain comparatively grounded, sometimes working in what could be called actualities, other times in deliberately fictional sequences.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Written by Noah Oppenheim, Bigelow’s real-time thriller about the banalities and actualities of a fictional-in-premise-only nuclear attack on the United States is Netflix’s best horse in the race at the Oscars this year.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Written by Noah Oppenheim, Bigelow’s real-time thriller about the banalities and actualities of a fictional-in-premise-only nuclear attack on the United States is Netflix’s best horse in the race at the Oscars this year.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actualities
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But Cook’s legacy extends far beyond his supply chain accomplishments.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Dedicated to recognizing those whose accomplishments have profoundly advanced justice and equality, the event will take place on April 29 in Beverly Hills.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, people who have been required to spend 24 percent of their income toward rent will need to contribute 40 percent.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Both cases were scheduled for discussion for Friday’s closed-door conference.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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The reality of actual recordings of terror victims in India is placed alongside dramatic realizations wherein Hamza recalls coming across the perpetrators mid Muslim call to prayer, framing the enemy as Islam at large.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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One of Katz’s realizations is that the pass is a business tool in need of rejuvenation.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The goal is to scare you into acting quickly without checking the facts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Gigi Hadid speaks onstage during the 12th Breakthrough Prize ceremony, which honors outstanding achievements in the sciences, in Santa Monica, California, on April 18.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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That ambiguity underscores a longstanding industry debate over how to classify achievements that blur the line between acting, voice work and technical artistry.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Roseman could draft for the next few years and might not find a tight end with that athletic profile or an offensive tackle with that size, and those are realities that the general manager values when making the evaluation.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The real bureaucratic realities of running a government are different than those of campaigning, and everyone is entitled to some grace on that.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Israel has also enjoyed a number of military successes against Iran and its Lebanese proxy, the Hezbollah militant group.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The final version released in theaters focuses on Jackson's musical successes and difficult relationship with his father, Joe Jackson (Colman Domingo).—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Actualities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actualities. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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