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
Part of what makes Nightborn both stomach-churning and thought-provoking is how all the crazy stuff happening is just a slightly — okay, substantially — exaggerated version of the reality so many first-time parents face.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Kraft Heinz’s decision to remain intact may help keep those potential sales from becoming reality.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Lee Yi-shan has a unique ability to ground the supernatural in the emotional reality of her characters.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Their preferred version of reality could be foisted onto anyone.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reality
Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Kraft Heinz’s decision to remain intact may help keep those potential sales from becoming reality.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Lee Yi-shan has a unique ability to ground the supernatural in the emotional reality of her characters.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Their preferred version of reality could be foisted onto anyone.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
Noun
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In addition, the county learned about Knox’s old embezzlement case – and that she’d been convicted of stealing more than $500,000.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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In Minnesota, federal prosecutors have filed 35 cases in December and January, compared to just nine during Biden’s entire four-year term.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As the Iranian government faces one of the most difficult moments in its brief existence – both internally and externally—the question now, as the US sends a second aircraft carrier to the region is will this time be different?—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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That might be good enough for longtime fans, apart from the existence of an extensive back catalog just a few clicks away on Hulu.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In June, Hawkins, 49, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty to felony aiding an offender by being an accomplice after the fact for helping Powers.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
17 Feb. 2026
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The fact that the fabric also sported a *gasp* sparkly finish?—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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When that occurs, the conditions within the new object’s interior may yet be right for nuclear fusion to proceed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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At that point the lines painted on the asphalt turn from cages into features of the landscape among many others, and the mysterious flying object ceases to be easily recognizable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Instead of building closeness, some truths erode it—especially when honesty is delivered without care, context, or concern for the person on the receiving end.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Epistemia is a name for a flaw in how people interpret these models, in which linguistic plausibility is taken as a surrogate for truth.—
Walter Quattrociocchi,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Food and drink Onsite restaurant L’Escale is just as much a Greenwich institution as the hotel itself—a proper entity conveniently attached at the hip to your lodging for power lunchers in daylight, special-occasion diners in the evening, and a rotating cast of Hopper subjects always at the bar.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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The bill also gives the legal right to anyone who is harmed by such material to seek a remedy and bring an action against the entity that distributed the material.—
Mohamed Suliman,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Furthermore, prosecutors noted that Knox may have had access to additional county money through her service on the volunteer board of the local Crossroads Foundation, which helps women with substance use disorders.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Instead of being subjected to arrests and jail to stem addiction, the residents of Uptown, who remain housed and employed, are able to privately seek out medical help and substance use treatment, leading to higher rates of recovery from addiction.—
Emily Galvin Almanza,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Trump, he's done things, and then he's continued on with his speech, and then continued on to meet with world leaders.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Charlestown then responded with a 9-0 run of their own to tie things up at 11.—
Mukala Kabongo,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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