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
James Harden, who did his part to help power the Cavs through the first two rounds, has almost been a non-entity in the conference finals.
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Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 24 May 2026
In just a matter of days, the CJP has garnered more than 20 million followers on Instagram—eclipsing those of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress, India’s biggest political entities.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 May 2026
The cost would be shared between state, federal and local governments, with the federal government providing 65% of the cost and non-federal entities providing 35%.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Officials said each hospital has the ability, as a private entity, to set their own rules.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 22 May 2026
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Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 24 May 2026
In just a matter of days, the CJP has garnered more than 20 million followers on Instagram—eclipsing those of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress, India’s biggest political entities.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 May 2026
The cost would be shared between state, federal and local governments, with the federal government providing 65% of the cost and non-federal entities providing 35%.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Officials said each hospital has the ability, as a private entity, to set their own rules.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entity
Noun
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Three-dimensional ads that look like physical objects in the road?—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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Many of the looks on display come from a collection of around 1,500 fashion objects and historical costumes from two Swiss collectors, Martin Kamer and Wolfgang Ruf, that the KGM acquired in 2003; Kamer was a costume designer and Ruf ran a gallery trading historical textiles.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The heart, with its every beat, pumps out a mourning substance that floods the brain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Two and a half years after Perry died, a June 5 auction will be offering 130 lots of his personal effects, with the proceeds going to his addiction and substance abuse foundation.—
Andy Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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Since Russia’s invasion, Havrylov said war has in a way become the reality of their everyday lives.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Mayor Mamdani came into City Hall clear-eyed about this reality and has made the housing crisis central to his agenda.—
Nicole Branca,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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The only danger was that theriac was thought to heat the body and thus could supposedly render an individual more susceptible to corruption by the plague.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Previously, companies tracked vehicles and cargo but lacked technical assurance about the individuals actually handling the freight.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entity. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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