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
When district lines are drawn in a way that ignores these realities, the result is structural exclusion.
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Chris Alexander, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Engineered for Wind, Rain and Altitude FOGATTI’s upgraded weatherproof design addresses those realities directly.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
Hail and wind damage are recurring Midwestern realities.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Two realities define the leadership challenge ahead.
—Martin Whittaker, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
His brand creates abstract realities through costumes, multimedia installations, 3D graphics and sound design.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The style presented a vision of upwardly mobile urban sophistication while acknowledging the harsh realities of life during the crack epidemic.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Following recommendations uninformed by technical and economic realities would do the opposite.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Turns out sometimes Elon Musk’s grandiose promises and timelines might come later than promised due to, not surprisingly, technical realities.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
Chris Alexander, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Engineered for Wind, Rain and Altitude FOGATTI’s upgraded weatherproof design addresses those realities directly.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
Hail and wind damage are recurring Midwestern realities.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Two realities define the leadership challenge ahead.
—Martin Whittaker, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
His brand creates abstract realities through costumes, multimedia installations, 3D graphics and sound design.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The style presented a vision of upwardly mobile urban sophistication while acknowledging the harsh realities of life during the crack epidemic.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Following recommendations uninformed by technical and economic realities would do the opposite.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Turns out sometimes Elon Musk’s grandiose promises and timelines might come later than promised due to, not surprisingly, technical realities.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realities
Noun
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a ‘killing frost’.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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With each plaintiff loss, the value of future cases could decline, McNally said.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Until these two things occur, basic accountability and justice will remain out of reach.—
Amy Wallace,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Learn more about all of the men — and our thoughts on their unique fun facts — below.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
23 Feb. 2026
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All three entities are also under same umbrella of Paramount Skydance.—
Yffy Yossifor,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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The paperback is a collaboration between Calumet Editions and Afton Press, separate entities for which Leask is publisher.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her daughters — artists Alison and Lezley, and writer Tracye, their mother’s studio director — also stay on the lookout for objects that might catch her eye.—
Leigh-Ann Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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With a friend, slowly rake it across the floor to pick up dust and debris, and to push out larger objects from underneath the couch.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Many appear to be covered in white, yellow, red or brown substances.—
Ryan Hansen,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Aldermen also became embroiled in a heated but symbolic debate about hemp after Johnson vetoed an ordinance approved by the council last month that would have broadly banned many intoxicating hemp substances.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Realities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realities. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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