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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 implicit goal of The Bear is to depict the realities of working in a restaurant.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The challenge is continuously understanding how external realities are evolving relative to enterprise exposure, market expectations and governance obligations.
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Nosa Omoigui,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
That is a given, even if the financial realities, as laid out by the show, don’t make sense.
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Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Tapping DeSorbo brings in authenticity and relatability to the acne conversation — both has helped normalize the emotional realities of acne.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
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
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
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
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The challenge is continuously understanding how external realities are evolving relative to enterprise exposure, market expectations and governance obligations.
—
Nosa Omoigui,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
That is a given, even if the financial realities, as laid out by the show, don’t make sense.
—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Tapping DeSorbo brings in authenticity and relatability to the acne conversation — both has helped normalize the emotional realities of acne.
—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
The realities of Musk’s financing plans are difficult to grasp, with historical comparisons still falling short compared to what SpaceX wants to do.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realities
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Cole says his group currently has about 150 fans and 150 cases of water, but hopes to acquire more ahead of the heat wave.
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But experts worry these individual cases point to a more widespread issue.
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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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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
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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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Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
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Officers believe the suspect started throwing objects out of the passenger-side window during the pursuit.
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Some accounts cite an April 23, 2026 effective date, while the FDA’s own docket shows substances still moving through review months later.
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That’s why only seven substances, BPC-157, KPV, TB-500, MOTS-C, Emideltide, Semax and Epitalon, are on that meeting’s agenda even though far more than seven have already cleared the earlier hurdle.
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“Realities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realities. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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