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 The move could transform FIFA into a corporate entity, raising fundamental questions about its future identity and Infantino's long-term role. Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The world soccer governing body announced plans Tuesday to set up a separate entity – which would include private investors – that would have control of the commercial and operational rights of one of the globe’s biggest sporting events. Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 29 July 2026 However, this operation was carried out against a relatively small entity that had just been abandoned by its foremost ally. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026 But part of that uncertainty reflects the fact that Raman is still a relatively unknown entity. Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entity
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Noun
  • People, some who may have never seen drugs in their lives, thought the falling object was cocaine.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 21 July 2026
  • The structure also supports the kind of smooth, repeatable opening and closing action that many EDC enthusiasts value, whether the knife is being used for a quick package opening or carried as a tactile mechanical object throughout the day.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Republican Jim Shaw injected humor into his remarks, pulling out a Florida flag while distancing himself from substance use.
    Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Those observations, translated into accessible language, are the substance of genuine thought leadership.
    Vikrant Shaurya, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • The reality is the childhood vaccination schedule was not created by coincidence.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Trump posts, traders pounce Traders profit when prices jump up or down, and with his taste for cliffhangers, threats and policy reversals, America’s only reality-TV president provides plenty of potentially market-moving content.
    Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Families should be cautious about signing documents, paying unverified individuals or accepting guarantees about release or case outcomes.
    Ascend Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
  • What other research is being done Researchers increasingly treat trust as a multilevel phenomenon – spanning individuals, relationships, networks of people and societies – rather than a single attitude.
    Yigit Topoglu, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entity. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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