Definition of entitynext
as in object
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 entity With the Television Academy having declared their intent to turn the Emmy Awards into a more cohesive entity, the ceremony once known as the Creative Arts Emmy Awards is now just supposed to be called The Emmys. Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026 The transaction is expected to be completed in early 2027, and until then, the two banks will continue to operate as separate banking entities. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026 Their vote comes as taxing entities across Wyandotte County, like public school districts, the area community college and libraries, ready and set their budgets for the year ahead. Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026 Washington is also seeking to choke Iran's economy, rolling out sanctions on entities with financial links to the Islamic republic in a bid to force it into submission. Mark Osborne, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entity
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Noun
  • The robot has 76 degrees of freedom (DOF) across its body, while each hand features 21 DOF, giving IRON a high degree of dexterity for manipulating objects and performing complex physical tasks.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Rudin had stepped away from producing in 2021, after a Hollywood Reporter story detailed multiple claims from Rudin’s former employees of bullying and verbal abuse as well as throwing objects at staff.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • One informed step will show whether the idea has enough substance to become part of your larger direction.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
  • The substance of the blowout at the bottom of Jessi’s stairs is all in the subtext.
    Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This reality, intensified by persistent inflation, is why the 60/30/10 budgeting method has been rising in popularity.
    Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
  • She’s faced with the threat of being kicked out of her orphanage and must suddenly embrace her identity and confront the reality of making it through life on her own.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In what will always be a team sport, there is now a sharper focus than ever on individuals.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • They were won through the relentless efforts of individuals advocating for justice.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entity. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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