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 it, Cherish stars in a new sitcom while filming a reality show pilot for Bravo.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 June 2025
The American reality dating series, based on the British show of the same name, will return with a new episode Friday, June 27.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Our role as executives is to equip them for that reality.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Allen explores these experiences as indications of a reality beyond the physical world.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for reality
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 June 2025
The American reality dating series, based on the British show of the same name, will return with a new episode Friday, June 27.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Our role as executives is to equip them for that reality.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Allen explores these experiences as indications of a reality beyond the physical world.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for reality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
Noun
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The 30-month-long case, which thrust Idaho into the national spotlight, spanned several states as investigators searched for a suspect for nearly seven weeks.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2025
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Jurors heard from more than 30 witnesses over the course of seven weeks as the prosecution went through its case.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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There is already an incredibly delicate balance in trying to keep many of those species in existence.—
Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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Johnson’s purchase also comes with Palace at a high on the pitch: The club won England’s FA Cup this past season, its first major trophy in its 164-year existence.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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In fact, Devers was not the best hitter on the Red Sox team, at least not according 2025 statistics.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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In fact, Courtney says that finding the most suitable curling tool is all about trial and error.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
Noun
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For autonomous vehicle applications, this includes labeling 3D point clouds from lidar sensors and marking objects across video frames.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The discovery marks the first time cetaceans — marine mammals including whales, dolphins and porpoises — have been observed using an object as a tool to groom.—
Marlowe Starling,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
Noun
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But her unruly secrets reflect the uncomfortable truths that are so often hidden in our own histories.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Longer term, this could feed the optimization layer with live flight-ops and crew-roster data so that disruption management and maintenance planning draw from a single source of truth.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Since the dawn of streaming, independent artists and labels have essentially been forced to participate alongside various streaming entities in order to survive, entities that are often funded by sources that do not align with our values.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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The Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 enhanced sanctions on any foreign entity that engaged in significant transactions in the Syrian government.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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The report says that running away can expose children to other adverse consequences like human trafficking, involvement with the criminal justice system, substance use and falling behind in school.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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The industry, which also helped Thailand become a tourist haunt for those looking to access the substance, was estimated in 2022 to hit $1.2 billion by 2025.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Miranda is so full of possibility and adventure and what’s going to come next, and Ada is trying so hard to be that way and to fill the deep well of her sadness and her loneliness and her bereavement with things like the Temperance movement.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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But there are two big things that the Iranians are going to have to choose from here.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2025
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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