REALITIES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

realities

noun

plural of reality

as in cases

something that actually exists the ambition to make his dreams a reality

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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 Although driver engagement has long been central to the 911 experience, the realities of modern automotive development are making manual transmissions a rare commodity. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 What begins as a straightforward trip to rehab quickly spirals into a journey packed with mishaps, revelations and unexpected connections, forcing both Lucy and Tim to confront the messy realities of fame, family and recovery. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Could communities instead shift into longer-term thinking about how to work with nature — and adapt with the realities of a changing landscape? — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Below, during a conversation with THR, Duffield also discusses protecting Whalefall lead Abrams, the unwelcome realities of testing an unfinished film and the latest on two of his development projects, Siren Head and Crumble. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 Optimism is a key theme, expressed through color, embellishment, interesting fabrics and prints, alongside a new sense of lightness designed for the realities of summer. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 The spending plan is the cash point where EU ambitions, conflicting policy priorities and economic realities collide and must be endorsed by all member countries and the European Parliament. — Lorne Cook, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 Mercury in your 4th House quincunxes Saturn in your 9th, creating a mismatch between private realities and bigger plans involving travel, education, beliefs, or the future. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026 Through trial and error, Hassan learned both the operational realities of running a restaurant and developed BK Jani's menu, which focused on premium halal burgers rooted in Lahori flavors. — Maryam Jillani, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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Noun

An emergency program was followed by an initial slowdown in new cases after almost 20 million children received a vaccination in April and May.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
In both cases, people with pre-existing hypertension experienced bigger drops in systolic and diastolic pressure than those with normal blood pressure.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026

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Which brings us back to the list of things that lasted longer than Zacharia’s term as White House Press Secretary.

— Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
The wide-leg pants keep things relaxed, and the ruched waist on the knit top adds shape and makes the whole look feel more polished than a standard sweatshirt set.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The entities operating the Guowang and Qianfan satellite constellations, which intend to compete with Starlink, plan to launch nearly 30,000 communications satellites over the next decade or so.

— Kathleen Curlee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
Then, entities like White Circle could possibly form a coalition to help detect AI threats in real time, without suffering from biases.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Loewe, meanwhile, continues to approach accessories almost as sculptural objects, featuring highly distinctive shapes and details.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Its distinct color more closely resembles icy objects in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune than its immediate main-belt neighbors.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of objects

Noun

Pappas has also supported strict limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which are synthetic chemicals that can be found in an array of consumer products, including clothing, shampoo, electronics, and cleaning products.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
In April 2026, the FDA proposed excluding semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide from the list of bulk drug substances that outsourcing facilities may use for compounding under Section 503B based on clinical need.

— Emma Clapp, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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