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as in cases
something that actually exists
the ambition to make his dreams a reality
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as in things
one that has a real and independent existence
you'll need to cope with a whole new set of realities once you've become a parent
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Recent Examples of realities
The realities of Musk’s financing plans are difficult to grasp, with historical comparisons still falling short compared to what SpaceX wants to do.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Like its predecessor 30 Rock, that constant patter defines the show’s tone by heightening its world into near absurdity, all while remaining grounded in the emotional realities of its characters.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Yet the public health leaders best positioned to help families navigate those realities are already in our schools, quietly caring for 56 million students every day.
—Jordan Schriver, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
No doubt that this is timed for the political realities of a campaign cycle already under way.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
If local business leaders, donors, and philanthropists are serious about strengthening Connecticut’s economy, the commission is an opportunity to step up alongside the public sector and help shape a system that reflects today and tomorrow’s workforce realities.
—Dr. Gisele C. Shorter, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
Al Khaldi is not alone in seeking to share intimate stories that explore the realities of his community.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 19 June 2026
There is a long history of supporters looking past the political realities in order to enjoy the soccer, but there are limits for fans.
—Stefan Szymanski, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Christen, 33, opens up about the realities of game day as the wife of a star NFL quarterback and a mom to the couple's 10-month-old daughter, Romy, on a new episode of PEOPLE's WAG World series.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Like its predecessor 30 Rock, that constant patter defines the show’s tone by heightening its world into near absurdity, all while remaining grounded in the emotional realities of its characters.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Yet the public health leaders best positioned to help families navigate those realities are already in our schools, quietly caring for 56 million students every day.
—Jordan Schriver, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
No doubt that this is timed for the political realities of a campaign cycle already under way.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
If local business leaders, donors, and philanthropists are serious about strengthening Connecticut’s economy, the commission is an opportunity to step up alongside the public sector and help shape a system that reflects today and tomorrow’s workforce realities.
—Dr. Gisele C. Shorter, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
Al Khaldi is not alone in seeking to share intimate stories that explore the realities of his community.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 19 June 2026
There is a long history of supporters looking past the political realities in order to enjoy the soccer, but there are limits for fans.
—Stefan Szymanski, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Christen, 33, opens up about the realities of game day as the wife of a star NFL quarterback and a mom to the couple's 10-month-old daughter, Romy, on a new episode of PEOPLE's WAG World series.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realities
Noun
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In some cases the travel time was three times quicker than for Tuesday’s game.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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In some cases, positions left vacant by retiring or resigning employees were not filled.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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And as things like broadcast quality and stadium design become more and more homogenised, making every tournament look more and more similar, kit design is more and more important to their visual identity.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Some things — Shar Peis, linen pants, prunes — are just supposed to have wrinkles.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Here are seven common myths about the Northern Lights and the facts behind one of nature’s most spectacular displays.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Brian Buckmire, an ABC News legal analyst, said Gendron's attorneys are aiming at seating jurors who can set aside the defendant's guilty plea and decide the case based on the facts presented at trial.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The bishop was among 34 individuals and 47 entities that EU countries added to a Russia sanctions list Monday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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One useful lens for understanding this landscape divides entities into five main groups based on their primary orientation toward creating value.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Officers believe the suspect started throwing objects out of the passenger-side window during the pursuit.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Last year, the Los Angeles County Public Health Department linked the deaths of six county residents to the use of 7-OH mixed with other substances.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Berry said the body recognizes those substances as foreign and creates antibodies that attach to fentanyl molecules, potentially preventing users from experiencing a euphoric high and reducing the risk of a fatal overdose.—
Gino Vicci,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Realities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realities. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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