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
The White House is going to bestow on to UFC, a private entity, an amazing gift.
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ABC News, 14 June 2026
The state is also deeply intertwined with federal healthcare infrastructure through agencies such as the NIH, FDA, CMS and other federal health and research entities located in or around Maryland.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
Qatar was not ready for the world’s most prominent sporting stage four years ago, having only qualified for the World Cup thanks to its status as the host nation, after spending the previous 70 years as an afterthought – or even a non-entity – in the soccer world.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
The American art world that Church entered in the 1840s was more an aspiration than an entity.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
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ABC News, 14 June 2026
The state is also deeply intertwined with federal healthcare infrastructure through agencies such as the NIH, FDA, CMS and other federal health and research entities located in or around Maryland.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
Qatar was not ready for the world’s most prominent sporting stage four years ago, having only qualified for the World Cup thanks to its status as the host nation, after spending the previous 70 years as an afterthought – or even a non-entity – in the soccer world.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
The American art world that Church entered in the 1840s was more an aspiration than an entity.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entity
Noun
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Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The government says Savannah Land Holdings removed Native American human remains and funerary objects without notification.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Nothing did, so three times over the course of twelve weeks the group bared their arms and allowed strangers to poke them with a needle, through which flowed something new, a substance never before inserted into human bodies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The chicken and sausage gave the dish plenty of substance, while the rice at the bottom helped soak up the savory broth, creating a meal that was hearty without being overly heavy – for someone with an empty stomach.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Noun
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For Claire Gregory, however, that expectation never fully aligned with reality, despite earning her law degree, passing two bar exams and working across various areas of the legal field.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Rather than treating time as an independent backdrop to reality, the researchers linked its passage to changes in entropy, or the way particles spread through the system.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Those who stand out are individuals who can pair that functional expertise with emotional intelligence and relationship building.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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While no clinical measles cases have been confirmed in the county, public health officials encouraged individuals to protect themselves by verifying their vaccination status before traveling or visiting crowded destinations.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entity. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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