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as in case
something that actually exists
the ambition to make his dreams a reality
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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
And even as inflation has cooled from its recent peaks, the reality is that many costs have reset higher and stayed there.
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
In contrast to the sense of injustice felt by some players, the omissions of Foden and Palmer may have seemed contentious in theory but, in reality, caused only a minor stir.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Every species experiences only the slice of reality its survival requires.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
According to its poll of 500 likely Los Angeles voters, Pratt’s reality TV resume made 59% of overall Democrats less likely to vote for him.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
In contrast to the sense of injustice felt by some players, the omissions of Foden and Palmer may have seemed contentious in theory but, in reality, caused only a minor stir.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Every species experiences only the slice of reality its survival requires.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
According to its poll of 500 likely Los Angeles voters, Pratt’s reality TV resume made 59% of overall Democrats less likely to vote for him.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
Noun
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Amanda Lee Myers is a senior crime reporter who covers the death penalty, cold case investigations and breaking news for USA TODAY.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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In that case, the rule changes coincided with the arrival of Elly De La Cruz, an elite runner who was one of eight Reds to steal at least 10 bases in 2023.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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The existence of a sequel, much less once directed by Fincher and made at Netflix, was a shock when first announced on April Fool’s Day in 2025.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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Garcia plays Joe Diamond, a private eye whose entire existence — down to his speech patterns, omnipresent fedora, 1940s convertible, and visible disdain for Waymo and TikTok — is a painstaking homage to the era of Bogart and Bacall.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Noun
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In fact, Heilbrun doesn’t tell the story of Finn’s death at all, except for a very brief mention that sets the stage for the story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Three-dimensional ads that look like physical objects in the road?—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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Many of the looks on display come from a collection of around 1,500 fashion objects and historical costumes from two Swiss collectors, Martin Kamer and Wolfgang Ruf, that the KGM acquired in 2003; Kamer was a costume designer and Ruf ran a gallery trading historical textiles.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The next step is the dissolution of truth and the prioritisation of loyalty above decency.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Vader’s reveal to Luke about being the kid’s father is an all-time truth bomb, and is made better when compared to Luke’s visions of the man behind the mask.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The 2016 act authorizes the president to impose economic sanctions and visa bans on foreign individuals or entities worldwide responsible for gross human rights abuses or significant corruption.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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Gender distress plays a more pronounced role in the film later on, as two crucial scenes frame it as the insurmountable obstacle that prevents the entity’s targets from returning to a version of their previous lives.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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The heart, with its every beat, pumps out a mourning substance that floods the brain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Two and a half years after Perry died, a June 5 auction will be offering 130 lots of his personal effects, with the proceeds going to his addiction and substance abuse foundation.—
Andy Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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Many wanted to believe that if only we could get rid of certain leaders, things would soon return to normal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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That’s probably impossible based on the rules and things like that.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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