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
The Celtics have to grow and adjust to the reality of their competition.
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Jared Weiss, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Once the Encinitas Union School District agreed to give them a lease, ECG became a reality, offering raised garden bed plots to individuals and families in Encinitas at reasonable annual fees and welcoming all new members.
—Lonnie Burstein Hewitt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
An 11-2 Nuggets run followed, and what didn’t make sense on paper was the reality of the series.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
The actor posed with his arm around the reality star's waist.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
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Jared Weiss, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Once the Encinitas Union School District agreed to give them a lease, ECG became a reality, offering raised garden bed plots to individuals and families in Encinitas at reasonable annual fees and welcoming all new members.
—Lonnie Burstein Hewitt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
An 11-2 Nuggets run followed, and what didn’t make sense on paper was the reality of the series.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
The actor posed with his arm around the reality star's waist.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
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In Chicago, where there are about 60 IRS special agents working downtown and in the suburbs, the IRS has been particularly effective in public corruption cases, including the blockbuster investigations of former Govs.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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This is signaling the risen value of architecting wisely, rather than For example, the creation of a vehicle platform is $6-10B and many automakers haven’t yet realized a flexible, extensible, software-enabling platform, the business case quickly aligns with this sentiment.—
Steve Tengler,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Undoubtedly one of the most polarizing trends in fashion history, figuring out what to wear with leggings has been a key part of the millennial existence.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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The existence of the internal memo was first reported by Reuters.—
Jamey Keaten and Farnoushi Amiri,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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The fact that the LCDE works in arcane mountainous regions of the Philippines where rebel groups also operate had periodically been used as a cudgel by security forces looking for a scapegoat.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
16 May 2025
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What’s real and what was invented for the film are never clearly defined, but the facts surrounding its premise are all based on reality, and the authenticity of the film’s story and characters is undeniable.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Heiss’s bed would be a platform floating in a room, with no clutter around it; the only other objects would be a curved lamp and a cabinet to hold Heiss’s linen shirts and trousers.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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What to look for: The current owner's collection of historic objects found in the area as well as an eclectic mix of mid-century modern and antique furniture.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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The simple, crucial truth is that capital goes where it’s treated well.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Only then can there be any hope for real closure, not just for Shireen, but for every journalist and family seeking truth.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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The Emoluments Clause of the Constitution bars people who hold federal office from accepting gifts from foreign entities without Congress' approval.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Meanwhile, commercial entities collect vast amounts of consumer and health-related behavior data with little to no meaningful consent.—
Mika Newton,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Cracks in the walls outside the classroom have been sealed with a white caulk-like substance.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Inspectors found debris buildup and a black mold-like substance inside the ice machine.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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Isaac has done a terrible thing to this person, and that is important to see.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Working on the show is different from a lot of other things, especially in TV.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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