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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
The first Boxster was little loved by Porsche purists at the time, but the mid-engine roadster—which helped keep the company afloat during dire times—was in actuality a delight to drive.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
In actuality, the Oscars are being held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
The striped sofa, in actuality, was a light blue stripe.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
In actuality, Sedaka toured as recently as 2019, and — after the COVID-19 shutdown of live events ended — did a full concert in Palm Springs in 2023.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
In actuality, the Oscars are being held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
The striped sofa, in actuality, was a light blue stripe.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
In actuality, Sedaka toured as recently as 2019, and — after the COVID-19 shutdown of live events ended — did a full concert in Palm Springs in 2023.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuality
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In February, when the existence of the Department of Homeland Security lease was first reported, Myron told the Statesman that the building was not used for clinical care.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2026
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When the priest takes his stringent methods too far, the existence of the commune is called into question.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Practical reality could nearly ruin your plans while the intuitive Moon in your 6th House of Effort squares Venus in your 9th House of Exploration.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Pitt stays authentic to healthcare and Pittsburgh Renewed for a third season, The Pitt focuses on emergency department doctors at Allegheny General Hospital, and as Wyle has said in the past, it's based in reality thanks to research and conversation with real-life ER professionals.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Robby grows emotional at the realization that Duke is referring to him.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Her father, Rossel Reyes Martinez, said their daughter's death was the realization of a parent's worst nightmare.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Vance jousted with at least one heckler over the war in Gaza, and he was pressed by another person over the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case files.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In that case, the grand jury unanimously rejected the charges, CBS News previously reported.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The problem, as Cukor saw it, was not that American forces lacked facts.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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Balance excitement with clarity by checking facts and time frames, because you won’t enjoy being corrected about the details mid-story.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The morning show host congratulated Sophia and Isabella — who went to different high schools — on their accomplishments with individual social media posts.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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What makes his accomplishments even more impressive is that the end of the powerlifting season overlaps with the start of baseball.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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Among her achievements as a painter are winning the Winsor & Newton Prize in 1988 and the Creswick Landscape Prize in 1990, according to Tatler.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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The addition of low levels of fluoride to drinking water was long considered one of the greatest public health achievements of the last century.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Though her political aspirations didn’t ultimately pan out, Ortega went on to find success in the entertainment industry by landing roles as early as 12, appearing on Jane the Virgin and Stuck in the Middle.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Continenza said success to him will mean continuing to improve finances and ensuring Kodak has a solid succession plan in place to continue its growth.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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