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 only democratic entity in Syria at the present time is the Kurds. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026 The proposal cited two reports that bemoaned the multiple, often overlapping and sometimes competitive, state and local entities that govern the schools. Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026 TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans. Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026 After the war, Israeli investigative journalists uncovered an influence operation conducted and funded by Israeli public and private entities to promote – among Persian-speaking audiences on social media – Pahlavi as a potential leader in a post-Islamic Republic Iran. Eric Lob, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entity
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Noun
  • At some point, those fuel sources will be exhausted, no further energy will be naturally extracted from what remains within them, and those once-brilliant objects will fade away into darkness.
    Big Think, Big Think, 6 Feb. 2026
  • From a design perspective, that reinforces Ratti’s desire to keep the emphasis on the flame itself and not the object.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The officer noticed a blood-like substance leaking out of the trunk, and inside, found the body of Haller’s former client Sam Scales.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The restaurant owner is in Southwark Crown Court this week after being accused of trying to administer a substance with intent and possession of a Class B drug, BBC reported.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The disconnect between Netflix’s ambition and its stock performance stems from a clash between long-term strategy and short-term financial realities, according to two entertainment analysts and a corporate lawyer specialized in big takeovers.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Coastal evacuations and severe flooding incidents have become a reality for Milford homeowners.
    Maleena Muzio, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Following the arrival, the individual traveled to Orange County.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.
    Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026

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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entity. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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