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 entity consolidates and provides a slew of critical information to more than 250 law enforcement agencies, fire departments and courts.
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Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Moreover, designation would strengthen partnerships with educational institutions, preservation entities and civic organizations.
—Alvin C. Hathaway Sr, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
This fact suggests that new entities will be staffed mainly by nurses or part-time physicians.
—Arthur E. Palamara, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Thousands of claims have been filed against religious groups, private and public schools, other government entities, sports groups and nonprofit organizations.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
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Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Moreover, designation would strengthen partnerships with educational institutions, preservation entities and civic organizations.
—Alvin C. Hathaway Sr, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
This fact suggests that new entities will be staffed mainly by nurses or part-time physicians.
—Arthur E. Palamara, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Thousands of claims have been filed against religious groups, private and public schools, other government entities, sports groups and nonprofit organizations.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entity
Noun
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Responding to 911 calls of a disorderly crowd jumping from and throwing objects off the bathroom roof, officers were relentlessly pelted with snowballs and ice chunks at close range that landed two in the hospital with head and face injuries.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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But even with hundreds of objects, the show barely floats the question of how that chemistry operated, let alone explore it.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her outlook may not change, but right now the substance of your friendship — at least from your perspective — is all negative.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Her outlook may not change, but right now the substance of your friendship – at least from your perspective – is all negative.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While washing separate loads of darks, lights, kitchen, and bath towels is the professional launderer’s goal, in reality, running that many separate loads isn’t always practical or easy to pack into an already busy schedule.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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In reality, the effect a low-gravity environment would have on the human body over time would be withering.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But participants said accountability must go beyond disciplinary action against an individual.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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But that doesn't mean that every individual has that kind of idea.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entity. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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