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
Humans can try to separate the two—reality here, irreality there, stored in separate files—and can do so successfully.
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Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
That kind of emotional intelligence isn’t always valued in reality TV, where explosions usually win out over nuance.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
The prime minister acknowledged this reality in his victory speech on Monday night.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
The reality that a team led by Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo can only go so far with a marginal supporting cast.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
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Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
That kind of emotional intelligence isn’t always valued in reality TV, where explosions usually win out over nuance.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
The prime minister acknowledged this reality in his victory speech on Monday night.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
The reality that a team led by Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo can only go so far with a marginal supporting cast.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
Noun
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Across the country in Virginia, where there are more than 350 active missing person cases, Billy Chrimes has been struggling with recruitment since the economic downturn triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In March, 91% of cases closed by the office were dismissed without an investigation, and 89% were dismissed outright in April, according to internal case data obtained by ProPublica.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
2 May 2025
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The existence of the monarchy is the country’s original divergence.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2025
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Some of the strongest evidence that points to the existence of a planet within the outskirts of the solar system is the activity within the Kuiper Belt, an unusual clustering of icy bodies -- including comets and dwarf planets -- which stretches from Neptune and outward toward interstellar space.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
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In fact, all weekend long, the South African star has been delivering one knockout outfit after another.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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In fact, the pair seemingly met at a birthday party for Blake Lively's daughter a month before their romance went public.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
4 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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Unfortunately, returning to the hospital also means learning some hard truths about her husband and the life he’s been leading away from their family.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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What to Know During Wednesday's oral arguments, Gorsuch invoked Lebron v. National Railroad Passenger Corporation, a 1995 decision that established when a private entity could be considered a state actor.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Both entities should be voting on the project in May.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
Noun
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In February, the conversation circles around substance abuse.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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In lieu of flowers, fans and loved ones are asked to donate to Joshua House, a Christian supportive home in British Columbia for men recovering from substance abuse and addiction.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
9 May 2025
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Her truth is about lying to become PTA president and that kind of thing.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
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 13 May. 2025.
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