1
as in cases
something that actually exists
the ambition to make his dreams a reality
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2
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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In some cases the travel time was three times quicker than for Tuesday’s game.
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In some cases, positions left vacant by retiring or resigning employees were not filled.
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In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to work closely with the FBI as investigators follow up on leads, review information, and pursue the facts surrounding this case.
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Conversations need grounding as intuitive Moon in your 3rd House of Communication opposes illusory Neptune in your 9th House of Travel and Learning, so facts and visions compete.
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One of the entities that helped turn an idea into those accounts was a partnership called the Emergency Savings Initiative (ESI), between asset manager BlackRock and Commonwealth, a national nonprofit focused on financial security.
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Generally, dark energy and dark matter are regarded as separate entities, their elusiveness their primary link.
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Officers believe the suspect started throwing objects out of the passenger-side window during the pursuit.
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.
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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.
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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.
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“Realities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realities. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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