entities

noun

plural of entity
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 The Kingsway Theatre has no association with any other cinema or entities. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026 The cosmos may be speckled with black hole stars, celestial entities that have the properties of both black holes and stars. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026 This included a list of 60 individuals, entities and vessels. — Mike Sheen,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 Besides Humain, the company’s Saudi clients include Aramco, STC and Al Rajhi, along with various ministries and other public-sector entities, according to its latest annual report. — Omar El Chmouri, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 That could include sanctions against entities in India, Malaysia or other countries if they’re found to be aiding Iran. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 These grants are available to states and local entities to support the mitigation, management and control of fires that threaten to become major disasters. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 On Monday, the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned more than 60 new entities, individuals and vessels accused of helping Iran procure nuclear and missile technology, conduct cyber operations and generate oil revenue. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 Pursued by monstrous entities and confronted by manifestations of human suffering, Dante and Virgil will eventually come face to face with the Devil himself. — Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entities
  1. objects
  2. things
  3. substances
  4. realities
  5. individuals
Noun
  • Other astronomers have questioned whether the current definition goes far enough, particularly as researchers discover rogue planets, brown dwarfs and other unusual objects that blur the boundaries between planets, moons and stars.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Artwork, objects, and textures should reflect you, not a theme.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of objects
Noun
  • When those things do start happening, the scares are every bit as effective as the buildup promises.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • However, Heaika expects some things in return and isn’t happy to see Ejva fall for his cousin.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • Materials engineered to respond predictably to light could potentially form part of highly sensitive sensing technologies designed to provide earlier warning of hazardous substances.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Though synthetic 7-OH is far more potent and addictive than natural leaf kratom, experts say both substances pose risk for addiction.
    — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of substances
Noun
  • This reflects Paris’ difficulty adapting to the region’s new strategic realities, particularly Azerbaijan’s emergence as the preeminent regional actor and Turkey’s expanding role.
    — Kamran Bokhari, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Player over/underperformance and injuries are realities in fantasy.
    — Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of realities
Noun
  • Still, social media videos showed individuals defiantly competing in front of the City Hall building in July.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this year, the State Department halted immigrant visas for individuals from Afghanistan, Brazil, Yemen and other countries.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of individuals

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“Entities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entities. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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