as in objects
one that has a real and independent existence
the question of whether extrasensory perception will ever be a scientifically recognized entity
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Recent Examples of entities
Wexner and his charitable entities have given more than $200 million to Ohio State, his alma mater, which has, in turn, honored him through the naming of its football facility, medical center and the Wexner Center for Arts.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The state high court adopted the now-familiar ABC test hiring entities generally must meet to classify a worker as an independent contractor.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
State regulators — the California Air Resources Board, the Department of Insurance, and the Bureau of Gambling Control are just three examples of the more than 200 in California — are government entities that oversee, adopt or enforce rules for certain activities, professions or industries.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The mainstay of the AI law is to set boundaries on AI and the use of biometric data such as fingerprints, eye retina recordings, and voiceprints, though this is aimed at government entities and not necessarily private sector organizations, and to prohibit using AI in untoward ways.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The proposal cited two reports that bemoaned the multiple, often overlapping and sometimes competitive, state and local entities that govern the schools.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
The fleet is a compilation of aging vessels and tankers owned by nontransparent entities with addresses in non-sanctioning countries, and sailing under flags from such countries.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
The disease afflicts individuals as well as corporate entities.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
After the war, Israeli investigative journalists uncovered an influence operation conducted and funded by Israeli public and private entities to promote – among Persian-speaking audiences on social media – Pahlavi as a potential leader in a post-Islamic Republic Iran.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The state high court adopted the now-familiar ABC test hiring entities generally must meet to classify a worker as an independent contractor.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
State regulators — the California Air Resources Board, the Department of Insurance, and the Bureau of Gambling Control are just three examples of the more than 200 in California — are government entities that oversee, adopt or enforce rules for certain activities, professions or industries.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The mainstay of the AI law is to set boundaries on AI and the use of biometric data such as fingerprints, eye retina recordings, and voiceprints, though this is aimed at government entities and not necessarily private sector organizations, and to prohibit using AI in untoward ways.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The proposal cited two reports that bemoaned the multiple, often overlapping and sometimes competitive, state and local entities that govern the schools.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
The fleet is a compilation of aging vessels and tankers owned by nontransparent entities with addresses in non-sanctioning countries, and sailing under flags from such countries.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
The disease afflicts individuals as well as corporate entities.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
After the war, Israeli investigative journalists uncovered an influence operation conducted and funded by Israeli public and private entities to promote – among Persian-speaking audiences on social media – Pahlavi as a potential leader in a post-Islamic Republic Iran.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entities
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Decorative accents like pottery, tabletop objects, and sculptural decor add personality and a sense of craftsmanship without overwhelming a space, helping rooms feel personal and thoughtfully assembled.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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PrimeSense, Maizels' prior startup, developed technology that allowed sensors to detect the distance between objects, and was integrated into Apple's Face ID sensor starting in 2017.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, the homogenization of taste, caused in part by streaming platforms, social media feeds and online algorithms, means that people – even VICs, for all their wealth – often want the same things.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Missouri Automobile Dealers Association CEO Doug Smith said the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the move to online car shopping and pushed dealers to offer home delivery of vehicles and other perks aimed at making things faster and easier for consumers.—
Summer Ballentine,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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At the city of Detroit's request, EPA assisted in investigating and removing the hazardous substances.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Investigators are still processing the scene and investigating the materials that were found inside, including whether they may have been mixed with other substances, but Modica said investigators believe the energetic powder sparked the explosion.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Rather than turn them into a harsh awakening, however, writer-director Walter Thompson-Hernández makes a refreshing point of holding fast to big dreams and bits of poetry anyway — not to deny the realities of life, but to embrace it in all its bittersweet richness.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Given the differences in Western and Eastern beauty standards, and the realities of setting a romance in the hockey world, neither Shane nor Ilya fit the mold of BL’s feminine, willowy bishonen.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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Operations focused on corridors known for prostitution, and also involved parole and probation checks on individuals previously arrested for similar crimes, authorities said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Entities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entities. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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