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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
The list included reality show veterans, such as Survivor's Rob Cesternino, Yam Yam Arocho, and Natalie Anderson (who was also on The Amazing Race), plus Monét X Change from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Kristen Kish from Top Chef, The Bachelor’s Colton Underwood, along with athletes, actors, and more.
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
But part of it, too, is that TV’s then burgeoning interest in greater authenticity had to include economic realities.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
On air from 2004 to 2016—and again in 2020—the show often pushed contestants to their limits with extreme exercise stunts designed to create drama for a reality TV audience.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
The reality of mined diamonds today is that profitability has dried up, as shown in the $189 million loss posted by De Beers in the six months to June 30.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
But part of it, too, is that TV’s then burgeoning interest in greater authenticity had to include economic realities.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
On air from 2004 to 2016—and again in 2020—the show often pushed contestants to their limits with extreme exercise stunts designed to create drama for a reality TV audience.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
The reality of mined diamonds today is that profitability has dried up, as shown in the $189 million loss posted by De Beers in the six months to June 30.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
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Republican governors have passed property tax refund proposals and, in some cases, successfully capped what cities can charge residents.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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In the first case, the pupil might return to the master with a description of their face, or a leaf, or a rock—all of which would be dismissed as wrong.—
Sebastian Purcell
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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They’re caught up in their own bubble barely registering your existence.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The bottom line is downright depressing: short of a direct U.S. military intervention that no serious analyst would contemplate, Trump’s toolkit to will a Ukraine peace deal into existence is bare.—
Daniel DePetris,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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In fact, the American Diabetes Association says potatoes can fit on a diabetes-friendly meal plan.7 As for the benefits of swapping potatoes for whole grains, fiber explains a lot, Tindall told Health.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Between the height at which the drone travels and the fact that propellers are designed to be quiet, the deliveries are quieter than those made by vans.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Another spectator was reportedly hit by the object.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The illusion comes from how our brains interpret visual cues, especially when comparing the moon to nearby objects like trees or buildings.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In truth, that would be a good outcome for Kyiv now.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Contrasting outlooks Getty Images Eastman Kodak is simultaneously juggling two vastly different truths.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Any entities working in weather modification must report all activities to NOAA under the Weather Modification Reporting Act.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The principle recognizes the legal rights of natural entities, such as rivers, mountains, ecosystems or even something as specific as wild rice.—
Dana Zartner,
Space.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Mike’s mental health struggles, and potentially his substance abuse, have contributed to a narrative that’s isolating him.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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But a White House executive order last month seeks to bring back the old model, directing federal agencies to end funding for organizations that offer housing to people without first requiring treatment for substance abuse or serious mental illnesses.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Finding your community via identity is one thing, but some clubs go even more niche and have combined two different cultures—the Jewish one and the culture of cannabis.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Trump, meanwhile, has repeatedly expressed his growing frustration that Putin says one thing, but then does another.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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