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
Kaws combines a familiar gesture that highlights how technology shapes our relationships and perception of reality.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The reality is, whether your kid makes it to the pros or is part of the 70% who quit before 13, every kid eventually plays their last game at some point.
—Jonathan Carone, Parents, 13 Jan. 2026
That has been the reality of Venezuela for the last 25 years.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
That being said, certain silhouettes are a safe bet for lawyers, teachers, and reality stars alike.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2026
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The reality is, whether your kid makes it to the pros or is part of the 70% who quit before 13, every kid eventually plays their last game at some point.
—Jonathan Carone, Parents, 13 Jan. 2026
That has been the reality of Venezuela for the last 25 years.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
That being said, certain silhouettes are a safe bet for lawyers, teachers, and reality stars alike.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
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Reviewers rate it five stars for spaciousness and durability after schlepping the bags around on a 10-city odyssey, toting them on trains and buses for a month, and, in one case, dragging them over gravel for miles.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Other notable cases include challenges to Trump’s sweeping tariffs, birthright citizenship, late-arriving mail ballots, and gun laws.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Jan. 2026
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Academics and authors seem split on its real-world existence, but Schwartzstein is a firm believer.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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The year 2025 marked the second-busiest the restaurant has been in all 21 years of the restaurant’s existence, Wohlfarth said — second only to 2022, the year after COVID restrictions settled.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Archival added that rescue efforts had been hampered by the fact that any sparks created by digging machinery could ignite methane gas emitted by the landfill, per the outlet.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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In fact, the last three Chiefs results have all been for the best for them — losing in the short-term offers some benefit for the team’s long-term future.—
Sam McDowell
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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By learning from video that captures how humans interact with objects, NEO can generalize its behavior across unfamiliar environments and tasks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Just don’t place fragile items and objects that could be damaged by extreme heat or cold in your trunk unless your car is staying put and the weather is mild.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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Good and truth will hopefully come up and show its face and win.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 When tenderness meets truth, healing begins.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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DeSantis said the School District is an entity that is impervious to reform efforts, and raised the possibility of drastic action by the state.—
Anthony Mann,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Connecticut Siting Council, the entity that has legal jurisdiction over the siting of power facilities and transmission lines, would need to give the final approval.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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Police arrested Andy Alcantara-Beltre, 33, of Dorchester and charged him with unlawful possession of a gun and ammunition, trafficking a Class A substance (over 100 grams), and possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance (crack cocaine).—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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These substances are crucial in producing everything from electric vehicle batteries to cutting-edge military hardware — vital currency in the global tech battle with China and others.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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And since going downstream didn’t seem feasible, the best thing was to go upstream.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Going just 6 for 15 in the first two quarters, Maye was still able to make things happen in open two quarters with five runs for 55 yards.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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