actualities

noun

Definition of actualitiesnext
plural of actuality
1
as in accomplishments
the state of being actual or complete the actuality of a manned flight to the moon would never have been believed a hundred years ago

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2
as in cases
something that actually exists these estimated tax revenues, from casinos that have yet to be built, are being treated as actualities

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actualities
  1. accomplishments
  2. cases
  3. realizations
  4. facts
  5. achievements
  6. realities
  7. successes
Noun
  • Her musical accomplishments aside, there's much to know about Adell.
    Daniela Avila, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Women are less likely than men to highlight their abilities and accomplishments when presenting themselves to potential employers.
    Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of accomplishments
Noun
  • In some cases, businesses were put into the policies through shell companies formed specifically for the PPLI transaction.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • California is dealing with an ongoing bird flu outbreak, with 32 human cases confirmed in the state so far, all but one of which officials say originated from exposure to sick cattle.
    Sony Salzman, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of cases
Noun
  • Tell stories about breakthroughs and realizations.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • And by then such realizations can come far too late.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of realizations
Noun
  • It was based on information available online based on facts either from his mouth, his family, his lawyer, second-hand, or from other inmates who had seen stuff.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This meticulously researched book presents Mr Kray’s years’ long investigation into the facts surrounding the perplexing death of American horse racing’s most valuable sire, Alydar.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of facts
Noun
  • This view was famously articulated by Alfred Adler, who saw ambition as the inability to be satisfied with one’s achievements, or the ability to remain always dissatisfied with them.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • To unlock this potential, organizations can implement several key strategies, including fostering open communication, recognizing achievements, promoting professional development and aligning company values with daily operations.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of achievements
Noun
  • The plans also portray a company management team focused on dealing with the realities of an energy transition most agree is now faltering, rather than on signaling virtue by supporting prevailing narratives.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Every subtle shift in posture will help define whether Turkey recalibrates to new realities or clings to an outdated script.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of realities
Noun
  • This exercise is a tool to honestly assess one’s day — successes, failures, progress and regression.
    Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Cosgrove joins the leading independent film studio on the heels of several key successes.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of successes
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