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
Ellison’s company is expecting $24 billion from three Middle Eastern royal families, who would become part owners of the combined entity.
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The Costume Institute sprang from the Museum of Costume Art, an independent entity that was formed in 1937 and was led by Irene Lewisohn, the founder of the Neighborhood Playhouse.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Supporters said the proposal was met with skepticism by lawmakers who recognize the private entities do not have taxpayer funding like their public counterparts and need to be paid for their services.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
According to the ordinance, if candidates do not file to both entities by the deadline, the county commission should inform the Platte County Board of Elections to disqualify the candidate and remove their name from the ballot.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The Costume Institute sprang from the Museum of Costume Art, an independent entity that was formed in 1937 and was led by Irene Lewisohn, the founder of the Neighborhood Playhouse.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Supporters said the proposal was met with skepticism by lawmakers who recognize the private entities do not have taxpayer funding like their public counterparts and need to be paid for their services.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
According to the ordinance, if candidates do not file to both entities by the deadline, the county commission should inform the Platte County Board of Elections to disqualify the candidate and remove their name from the ballot.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entity
Noun
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Participants learned the locations of fifty objects; each was associated with a distinct noise.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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There could be as many as ~1017 icy, round objects in hydrostatic equilibrium in the Milky Way galaxy alone, most of which are likely not bound to a parent star at all.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The list of substances Peters and his cohort ingest, inject, and smear on themselves is long and evergrowing, despite the very real risks that come along with them.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jackson, the youngest son, was found in a bathroom where deputies allegedly saw a black substance in the toilet.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But ocean action is becoming a reality, through monitoring stations and mapping vessels.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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From Darrell Sheets' death by suicide to Gregg Leakes' long battle with cancer, here are the shocking reality TV star deaths that surprised and saddened fans.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The indictment charges each individual with conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entity. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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