entity

noun

ˈen-tə-tē How to pronounce entity (audio)
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 Having said that, given Netflix‘s success with co-CEOs in Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters and Comcast and Spotify following suit with the structure, Ellison saw fit to divvy up the responsibilities given the scope of the new entity. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 While federal laws limit the absolute power of HOAs, these organizations typically act as private government entities with substantial control. — Stephanie A. Dhuman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 The value of such deals involving Gulf entities rose almost 200% in the first half of the year to around $300 billion, according to Bloomberg data. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 The consent decree requires Paramount to release at least 30 films a year and to negotiate WBD and Paramount cable carriage contracts as separate entities. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entity
  1. object
  2. substance
  3. reality
  4. individual
Noun
  • Rather than simply detecting physical obstacles, the system distinguishes between different types of messes and household objects to optimize cleaning strategies.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This changes when moving off-center past about 30 degrees, at which point the objects show a wide aura around them.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of object
Noun
  • Timothy Westlake, who was nominated to serve as assistant secretary for mental health and substance use at the Department of Health and Human Services, was also advanced out of committee on the same en bloc vote.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Others who express hesitation or opposition to bans often cite the risk of sending people who are dependent on 7-OH into withdrawal, and potentially leading them to other, more dangerous substances.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of substance
Noun
  • That is the reality physicians must be willing to acknowledge.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Aggregate data can obscure radically different labor market realities, and monetary policy calibrated only to the aggregate can miss the productive capacity sitting beneath it.
    — Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of reality
Noun
  • And what if, having been shown the error of their ways, the unorthodox individuals refused to change?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The Pechanga Band of Mission Indians and the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians each gave $3,500 to McClintock**, along with** many other individuals and organizations.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of individual

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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entity. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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