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as in case
something that actually exists
the ambition to make his dreams a reality
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as in existence
the fact of being or of being real
no one denies the reality of electricity, though few people understand it fully
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as in fact
the quality of being actual
the reality of the situation finally dawned on her and she sat down in stunned silence
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as in object
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 reality
For thousands of Marylanders, that is their reality.
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Teanika D. Hoffman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2026
The reality proved more complicated.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Even in the sometimes squalid world of reality TV, the Bachelor franchise seems more prone to unseemly revelations about the people involved in it than just about any other show.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
Casting for maximum drama is a driving force in many reality shows.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
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Teanika D. Hoffman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2026
The reality proved more complicated.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Even in the sometimes squalid world of reality TV, the Bachelor franchise seems more prone to unseemly revelations about the people involved in it than just about any other show.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
Casting for maximum drama is a driving force in many reality shows.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
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Victims, their families and advocates are working to prevent future cases at other schools through awareness, education and policy reform.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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That verdict came after investigators in the state Justice Department went undercover to build a case arguing that Meta's platforms have become hunting grounds for child predators.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Xavier’s sound reflects a cluster of micro-languages that have effectively been memed into existence.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Innovation is driving them out of existence.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tying a Hornets record for 3-pointers The only thing that was unbelievable about Tuesday night, in fact, was that the Hornets didn’t break a franchise record.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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In fact, the world has entered a new energy security age.—
Derek Chollet,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The interiors are curated to perfection, with vintage objects and beautiful antiques filling the space.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition showcases more than 60 objects made of silver, gold, enamel and precious jewels from several European monarchs and rulers to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Whether it’s invented or discovered, its truths are so literally universal that even aliens would agree (so the thinking goes) that 2 and 2 make 4.—
John Pavlus,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Our role is not simply to attract visitors, but to educate, to preserve history that might otherwise be lost, and to provide a space for truth, reflection and connection.—
Terri Freeman,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2026
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Drivers can file a claim against the government entity that oversees the road.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Newman said the city’s plans are to collaborate on the project, with the city maintaining ownership of the future parking garage and a private entity owning the apartments and commercial space.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Samantha Burgett, sheriff’s department social worker and founder of the nonprofit Community Change Center, said the center offers services pre- and post-incarceration for substance abuse issues.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The subsidiary provides biomanufacturing services, including process development and CGMP drug substance production.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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People have guns as a hobby, as a social thing.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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Katie Schoeberl, Welniak’s cousin, made her mark as a volleyball player at Marist, but before that, was a pitcher for the Beverly Bandits and taught Welniak a few things about the sport.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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