reality

noun

rē-ˈa-lə-tē How to pronounce reality (audio)
Definition of realitynext
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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3
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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4
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 Millennials were shaped by the pillars of their parents’ realities crumbling around them. — Sam Peskin, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026 Doctors think that scenario could become a reality in the next 10 years. — Josephine Murphy, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026 And that, according to the woman responsible for making the race work, is where ambition encounters reality. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026 The business realities of independent digital journalism have changed profoundly over the years. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
  1. case
  2. existence
  3. fact
  4. object
  5. truth
  6. entity
  7. substance
  8. thing
Noun
  • It's now recognized as one of the first online predator cases in the country leading to child abduction.
    — Lauren Linder, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Democracy Defenders Fund is representing the Kennedy family in its case against the arch.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026
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Noun
  • Only a few years later, in 1859, Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species, advancing the radical idea that all life was in flux and that variation, adaptation, and transformation were the fundamental conditions of existence.
    — Andrew Zuckerman, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Often called Planet Nine—poking fun at professional astronomers’ 2006 demotion of Pluto from being the solar system’s ninth planet—this hypothetical body’s existence has been hotly debated, though that hasn’t slowed the search.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of existence
Noun
  • William is reportedly unwilling to reconcile with his brother, despite the fact that Harry has repeatedly apologized for making their problems public.
    — StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 7 Nov. 2026
  • So, Bielema is correct in the fact that if Illinois was currently 6-3 and played an SEC conference schedule, it would be ranked.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of fact
Noun
  • When a developer pushes code, Pando stores the incoming Git packfile in cloud object storage.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Most recently, the telescope was instrumental in documenting comet 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object ever detected passing through the solar system.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of object
Noun
  • San Diego professes pride in high graduation rates, but this is a chimera hiding the sad truth of how far our educational leaders will go to look good.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The hard truth is that homelessness is the result of a raft of problems beyond any mayor’s full control.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of truth
Noun
  • Community solar with local benefits The project will participate in Illinois’ community solar program, allowing households, businesses, and public entities to subscribe without installing rooftop solar panels.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The distinction between physical and mental phenomena becomes murky in disembodied entities like language models.
    — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of entity
Noun
  • The 40-year-old Crowley also talked about his own experience growing up in poverty and with working-class parents who battled substance abuse and mental health issues during the city's crack-cocaine epidemic.
    — Maayan Silver, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Other areas researched include inflammation, headaches, lung function, arthritis, bone density, blood pressure and substance use.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
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Noun
  • Skip to main content Find hotels Restaurants Bars 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, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Golden State’s defense made things very hard for Atlanta again, and Gabby Williams took over in the second half, leaving our fair city’s professional championship count at three (two Braves, one United).
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
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