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
Two million dollars of the funds used to protect Okefenokee came from the Holdfast Collective, a group of nonprofit entities that since 2022 has donated the profits generated by Patagonia to nonprofit groups fighting climate change.
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David Gelles, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Overnight, customers discovered that their formerly frisky bots had turned frigid, some morphing into befuddled entities who seemed to be suffering from brain injuries.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The three entities share operational know-how as well as best practices and resources for their educational efforts.
—Frank Corva, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Those groups include the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, the Milwaukee Ballet and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, as well as other entities like Radio Milwaukee, Danceworks and Milwaukee County Parks Summer Concerts.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
All five entities are either part of the Chinese government or directly overseen by it.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Citing a 1993 Florida law statute and a Miami Dade County ordinance, Fernandez said his office will revoke or refuse to renew local business tax receipts, formerly known as occupational licenses, for people or entities engaging in unauthorized business activities with Cuba.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
While Washington has withdrawn from several multilateral organizations, in recent years China has boosted its presence in these entities and worked to create other initiatives.
—Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
The Landbank Authority is made up of multiple taxing entities — including Metro Government, state government and Jefferson County Public Schools — and owns properties across the county.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
David Gelles, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Overnight, customers discovered that their formerly frisky bots had turned frigid, some morphing into befuddled entities who seemed to be suffering from brain injuries.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The three entities share operational know-how as well as best practices and resources for their educational efforts.
—Frank Corva, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Those groups include the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, the Milwaukee Ballet and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, as well as other entities like Radio Milwaukee, Danceworks and Milwaukee County Parks Summer Concerts.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
All five entities are either part of the Chinese government or directly overseen by it.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Citing a 1993 Florida law statute and a Miami Dade County ordinance, Fernandez said his office will revoke or refuse to renew local business tax receipts, formerly known as occupational licenses, for people or entities engaging in unauthorized business activities with Cuba.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
While Washington has withdrawn from several multilateral organizations, in recent years China has boosted its presence in these entities and worked to create other initiatives.
—Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
The Landbank Authority is made up of multiple taxing entities — including Metro Government, state government and Jefferson County Public Schools — and owns properties across the county.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entities
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The Pixel’s Magic Editor leverages generative AI tools, which can remove objects in the background, alter lighting, and realistically change the entire mood of a phone (a bright middary sun can easily be compensated for).—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, if the latest reports are to be believed, the hatchet has been buried, or at the very least, things are well enough that Queen Camilla would support her husband’s desire to make up with his son.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Allergies Allergies happen when your immune system overreacts to foreign substances, such as pollen, pet dander, or dust.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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The process, called phototoxicity, happens when light-reactive chemicals from fragrances and other substances sit on the skin and are exposed to sunlight.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Saturn's energy will bring harsh realities into Aquarius' focus during the eclipse, which could motivate them to pursue financial freedom.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Yet this success story is tested by the realities of geography.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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China, by comparison, boasts an active military of 2,000,000 individuals, as well as air and naval technology several levels above the island territory’s current capabilities.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Democrats have responded by condemning Kirk's assassination and all political violence, which has become increasingly common against members of both parties and individuals of all stripes.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Entities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entities. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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