realities

noun

plural of reality
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 But even still, experts say the realities of construction –– blasting through rock with dynamite, pouring concrete into natural landforms and storing water in reservoirs –– could have unintended effects. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 Amid the security crisis and its fallout of economic hardship in the region, nightlife offers people an escape from the tough realities, said Idowu. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Visiting people in their communities and gaining firsthand insight into Norway’s diverse realities became a fundamental part of their work. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 That includes weekly baths, facial skin care, veterinary appointments and the less glamorous realities of daily cleanup. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Other injuries revealed more grim realities of a Revolutionary War battlefield, such as the Pennsylvania Navy’s use of bar and chain shot as ammunition. — Jennifer Janofsky, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 Instead, the agency is going back to 2001 and fighting a fight of 25 years ago, when the realities on the ground demand a completely different policy discussion. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 This reflects Paris’ difficulty adapting to the region’s new strategic realities, particularly Azerbaijan’s emergence as the preeminent regional actor and Turkey’s expanding role. — Kamran Bokhari, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Player over/underperformance and injuries are realities in fantasy. — Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
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  1. cases
  2. things
  3. facts
  4. entities
  5. objects
  6. substances
Noun
  • In both cases, Soto rejoined the Mets without a rehab assignment.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Hudson and others are represented by attorney Ryan Downton, who has successfully litigated eligibility cases on behalf of former Vanderbilt star quarterback Diego Pavia and others and extended their careers past when the NCAA said their time was up.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • You could be tempted to dismiss a creative venture or categorize a social invite as frivolous, all because there are more productive things to do.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The curved back is another nice touch that keeps things modern and fresh.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • Verify the numbers, name the next step, and let clear facts make the agreement feel safer for everyone involved.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit says the decision was unlawful, unsupported by facts and inconsistent with the military’s past praise of Claude.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of facts
Noun
  • Since September 2025, 18 law enforcement entities, including county sheriffs offices and city police agencies, have requested money for about 440 license plate readers through the State Board of Immigration Enforcement’s grant program.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Years spent reviewing the financial controls of government entities as an external auditor, followed by service on boards and audit committees across several industries, taught a lesson that has outlasted every subsequent role.
    — Amer Al Ahbabi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of entities
Noun
  • The great physicist Albert Einstein had predicted in his theory of gravity an equivalence principle, which the scientists wondered, applied to quantum objects as well.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This time round, Horvat is on to something even more deliciously odd with a study that mashes together grief, matrimonial disharmony, the alien nature of mathematical minds, and desire’s wild pursuit of obscure objects.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of objects
Noun
  • Buprenorphine is especially useful for reducing opioid withdrawal and craving while providing some protection against the effects of more powerful opioid substances.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Some undergo cosmetic procedures and reportedly inject their bodies with peptides, testosterone, and other substances that enhance their physiques.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of substances

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“Realities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realities. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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