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 This can be one of the existing state agencies or a new entity. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026 Yet grievances persisted, with Ethiopian forces conducting drone strikes in the Tigray region and, last year, revoking the TPLF's registration as a political entity. — Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026 Century City and nearby Beverly Hills are home to the major agencies, law firms and financing entities, which equals power lunching and see-and-be-seen gathering spots close to the confab. — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026 Pizzica tarantata is performed almost like an exorcism, the spiritual practice of evicting demons or malevolent entities (such as supposed spider’s venom) through a sort of ritual—in this case, ecstatic, free-form dance. — Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entity
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Noun
  • When a developer pushes code, Pando stores the incoming Git packfile in cloud object storage.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Most recently, the telescope was instrumental in documenting comet 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object ever detected passing through the solar system.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Customers expect substance, credibility and a genuine understanding of their challenges.
    — Vlada Grebenykova, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Tennessee law prohibits the public disclosure of any individual or entity involved in procuring lethal substances or carrying out executions.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • There is no tension between expectation and reality, no concrete regret or achievement, no shift in perspective, nothing gained or lost.
    — Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The reality is that today’s AI chipsets require massive amounts of power.
    — Lee-Lean Shu, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Haiti's National Commission for Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration told the AP an individual contacted them on behalf of the armed group, but that the commission works alongside the prime minister's office.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The labels can therefore overlap, and individuals can choose the term that most accurately describes their own sexuality.
    — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026

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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entity. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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