realities

plural of 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 definition of 'qualified' must evolve to address current realities, moving beyond static credentials to foster leaders truly prepared for today's complex challenges. Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Over time, their purpose evolved into an elegant way to conceal a naked body while changing or to cover up a room’s less appealing realities. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 The big conversation that was had on social media about the series was the representation of the realities of parenting, particularly motherhood. Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026 From the perspective of our health systems, this work is nice-to-have but eclipsed by the gritty realities of clinical care. Kyle Vanelli, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 Her recent Amazon series, The CEO Club, brought together female entrepreneurs and business leaders including longtime friend Hannah Bronfman, Serena Williams and Thalía to showcase the realities of being a woman at the top. Travis Cronin, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Future owners should also account for the practical realities of a larger cat, including appropriately sized carriers, litter boxes and scratching posts. Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 Transportation is one of the primary areas where the day-to-day realities of a school schedule can expose gaps in a parenting plan. Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 Guzmán believes those political realities may prove just as important as the security challenges. Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realities
Noun
  • The images were also shared with NamUs, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, which is a centralized repository and resource center for missing and unidentified person cases in the United States.
    Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Minnesota is reporting 23 cases, while Wisconsin is reporting 18 cases.
    Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Manchester City’s defence was wide open in Sunday’s Community Shield defeat to Arsenal and that could be a sign of things to come now that Rodri is playing for Barcelona in La Liga.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And if history is any indication, expect safety Tre’von Moehrig to be in the middle of things when the pads start poppin’ at the Panthers’ joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Jags’ practice facility.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Because Lindsay Clancy agreed to what’s called a stipulation of facts in the case, prosecutors don’t have to present all of their evidence in court.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Others remained in the courtroom to face the grim facts of what happened to his body.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Firms in the Program may receive threat information from other private entities and from federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies, and may propose operations to the NCC.
    Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Demon Hunter, a band that formed in 2000, has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and other entities associated with the production of KPop Demon Hunters.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Unitree's product lineup spans bipedal humanoid robots that can walk and manipulate objects with dexterous hands, as well as four-legged robots used for tasks such as hazard detection.
    Jenny Lee, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Individuals may soon be able to create personalized collectibles, custom accessories, functional objects, and limited-edition products without years of professional modeling experience.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Inuspheresis—colloquially known as blood washing—is the newest therapy available at Lanserhof Tegernsee, selected for its ability to filter a wide range of unwanted substances from your plasma.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Mathis was issued a three-game suspension for violating the league’s substances of abuse policy.
    Maura Carey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Realities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realities. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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