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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
Rafiqul Islam Rana, an assistant professor of retailing at the University of South Carolina who studies the gap between brand commitments and factory floor realities, the report indicates a deeper problem in apparel sourcing.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
But the conversation inevitably veers to the honest realities of aging.
—Jessica Blough, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Sometimes the practical realities of public record administration shaped the result.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
First Principles will connect today’s technical realities to the news and decisions that will define the next six months, and shape what comes after.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
The problem with a premise like this is that, among many other realities, female CEOs or titans of industry are no longer uncommon.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 22 May 2026
Elsewhere in the People interview, Meghan opened up about the realities of being a working mom.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 May 2026
From red clay soil that shifts foundations to crawl space moisture, polybutylene piping and storm damage, a home inspection in the Charlotte area needs to account for local realities.
—Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Once women start openly discussing the realities of midlife, many also begin exploring new ways to regulate stress, improve sleep, support mental clarity and navigate aging on their own terms.
—Aisha Alves, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
But the conversation inevitably veers to the honest realities of aging.
—Jessica Blough, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Sometimes the practical realities of public record administration shaped the result.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
First Principles will connect today’s technical realities to the news and decisions that will define the next six months, and shape what comes after.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
The problem with a premise like this is that, among many other realities, female CEOs or titans of industry are no longer uncommon.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 22 May 2026
Elsewhere in the People interview, Meghan opened up about the realities of being a working mom.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 May 2026
From red clay soil that shifts foundations to crawl space moisture, polybutylene piping and storm damage, a home inspection in the Charlotte area needs to account for local realities.
—Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Once women start openly discussing the realities of midlife, many also begin exploring new ways to regulate stress, improve sleep, support mental clarity and navigate aging on their own terms.
—Aisha Alves, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realities
Noun
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In many cases, this leads passengers to forget their pocket-sized items after grabbing their main bags.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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In those cases, caregivers say concerns about germs are outweighed by the need to ease fears and provide comfort.—
Laura Ungar,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Noun
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Check the facts, summarize the next step, and keep your tone steady.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Who weren’t exactly a fount of fun facts.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Both entities believe drought and heat played a role in the die-off.—
Kate Petersen,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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European private equity firms know and understand Dutch entities well.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Users can describe changes such as altering environments, adding objects or changing actions within a scene, and the model updates the video accordingly while preserving overall structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Some studies have failed to replicate these results when participants were asked to handle small, light, wet objects with wrinkled versus smooth fingers.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Fentanyl test strips, which are decriminalized in Florida, have also helped residents avoid using substances tainted with fentanyl.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Most substances of abuse—from cocaine to alcohol—lead to a surge of dopamine in the basal ganglia when these drugs are initially encountered and their stimulating effects are not predictable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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“Realities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realities. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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