1
as in case
something that actually exists
the ambition to make his dreams a reality
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2
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
In reality, the reasons are usually much simpler and far more controllable.
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Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The Illusion of Division Invincibility The reality of the NFL is that superiority is as fragile as a wet paper towel.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Landscape fabric is often touted as the best way to keep weeds out of your yard—in reality, however, this material has many downsides.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Nearly half of Floridians can’t make ends meet, a reality that holds for 54% of Greater Miami-Dade households.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reality
Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The Illusion of Division Invincibility The reality of the NFL is that superiority is as fragile as a wet paper towel.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Landscape fabric is often touted as the best way to keep weeds out of your yard—in reality, however, this material has many downsides.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Nearly half of Floridians can’t make ends meet, a reality that holds for 54% of Greater Miami-Dade households.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
Noun
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Some fans of rival clubs may take exception to either side’s style of play, or fanbase, or history, or manager, or some of their players, or their owners, financial might or, in City’s case, the pending Premier League charges.—
The Athletic,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, entire families sign up to record video, speech and images for AI training to supplement their income.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The challenge is not their existence but their effectiveness.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The existence of some demand for human labor is consequential.—
Adam Ozimek,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, another sign of trouble is the fact that there are currently no states with an average gas price under $3 per gallon.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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In fact, Adebayo’s 83-point night is the second-highest scoring performance in NBA history.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Balat then dropped a second object near some police officers and tried to run, but he was tackled and arrested, according to a court complaint.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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And just as a computer eventually morphed into a physical object with a circuit board and chips, another evolution is now underway.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The smallest light of truth can banish the darkness.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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General Daily Insight for March 11, 2026 The smallest light of truth can banish the darkness.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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In Sparks of Hope, Mario and his friends join forces with their Rabbid counterparts to defeat an evil entity named Cursa, who wants to consume Sparks and spread a debilitating matter called Darkmess throughout the universe.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the letter, the groups — including the Environmental Defense Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council and NextGen California — called for the state to set stricter limits on how much covered entities can emit under the program.—
Chaewon Chung
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court of California then unanimously ruled last August that the lower court should not have applied this standard and must delve more deeply into the substance of the arguments.—
Malena Carollo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Police are investigating it as an overdose, spurned by the mistaken purchase of fentanyl instead of a different white powdery substance.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Collins and athletic director Todd Stewart are determined for things to go much differently next season.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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