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as in existence
the fact of being or of being real
the actuality of the Abominable Snowman is not taken seriously by scientists
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as in reality
the quality of being actual
the actuality of equal opportunity depends on more than just having laws that supposedly ensure it
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as in realization
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 case
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 actuality
There are no areas of London that are home to quite that much derelict real estate, after all — in actuality, this kind of territory would soon be rampant with pop-up food trucks and redevelopment.
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Catherine Bray, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
But Anderson punctures his weed haze with the bright light of a past that in actuality never dimmed, when Lockjaw begins to hunt Pat and Willa.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
But Francois is promised to Juliet and doesn’t think his father would understand where his true feelings lie — remember the time in history when all of this was taking place (but then, Shakespeare did have men playing the role of women in actuality).
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2025
The two clips stitched together were, in actuality, more than 50 minutes apart.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
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Catherine Bray, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
But Anderson punctures his weed haze with the bright light of a past that in actuality never dimmed, when Lockjaw begins to hunt Pat and Willa.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
But Francois is promised to Juliet and doesn’t think his father would understand where his true feelings lie — remember the time in history when all of this was taking place (but then, Shakespeare did have men playing the role of women in actuality).
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2025
The two clips stitched together were, in actuality, more than 50 minutes apart.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuality
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In the early period of Carthage’s existence, from the ninth to the seventh century BCE, the sea was a very dangerous place to be settled upon and coastal towns were vulnerable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Classical references confirm its existence, but the city’s full layout and extent were never clearly understood, contributing to its long-standing archaeological mystery.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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One doesn’t turn to Wodehouse for unflinching satire, politically correct views, or even reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Sharing the video felt like a way to acknowledge that reality in an honest way.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Study time Like the tight ends, the Rams’ coaching staff had its own realization after the Jacksonville game.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The laughter their sketches were getting was based on the audience’s realization of just how charged these issues were.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although acquitted, his name was brought forth as a potential suspect in the Black Dahlia case.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Score deep discounts—up to 72 percent off—on a variety of styles, including totes, shoulder bags, and card cases.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Archival added that rescue efforts had been hampered by the fact that any sparks created by digging machinery could ignite methane gas emitted by the landfill, per the outlet.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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In fact, the last three Chiefs results have all been for the best for them — losing in the short-term offers some benefit for the team’s long-term future.—
Sam McDowell
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s an impressive accomplishment considering the Bearcats’ storied history with 12 state championships and a long list of productive players.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Glaser said before detailing a number of the star's career accomplishments.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Grateful Dead were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, and also earned a lifetime achievement award in the 2007 Grammy’s.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The award for cinematic and box office achievement went to Sinners, so Göransson was able to take the stage on the telecast (as a key member of the creative team of Ryan Coogler’s film), though only music nerds would have been able to ID him.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
12 Jan. 2026
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My highest priority, now and always, is the well-being and success of our students, teachers, and the staff who support them.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This comes roughly a year after the success of Weaver’s unit during the 2025 season led to interviews with the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears for their head coach openings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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