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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  1. accomplishments
  2. cases
  3. realizations
  4. facts
  5. achievements
  6. realities
  7. successes
Noun
  • Use the holiday season to evaluate the past year’s accomplishments, challenges, and lessons.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • During his time on the campaign trail, Biden struggled to reconcile this issue and tell a story of his climate accomplishments in a high profile, coherent nature while, as Sunrise noted.
    Alex J. Rouhandeh, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accomplishments
Noun
  • There is still much work to be done in criminal court, and our office will continue to diligently prosecute cases with integrity, fairness, and commitment to the rule of law.
    Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of cases
Noun
  • The triumphalism of that heady era was nevertheless tempered by some sober realizations.
    William J. Burns, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2019
  • Tell stories about breakthroughs and realizations.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of realizations
Noun
  • Providing the attorney with full and open disclosure of the facts enables the attorney to provide effective representation which would not otherwise be possible.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Bears-Packers … facts • The Packers lead the all-time series 108-95-6 and are 42-53-4 at home.
    Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of facts
Noun
  • To be sure, his presidency was deeply troubled by high inflation, gas lines and the Iran hostage crisis, but he is increasingly seen more favorably by historians as having accomplished some far-reaching achievements.
    Storer H. Rowley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
  • His success can also be seen through other achievements, including being named Professor of the Year by The University of Texas at Austin in 2009 and earning The Royal Society of Literature Benson Medal in 2013.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of achievements
Noun
  • Of course, many companies will stay the course and continue DEI, ESG, HR and CSR efforts that represent decades-long commitments, but others will find new approaches and new language to deal with different political realities and government leaders.
    Timothy J. McClimon, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Effective leaders combine current realities with future trends and opportunities, using curiosity and experimentation to drive discovery and innovation.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of realities
Noun
  • His abilities have produced a broad range of career successes involving athletic competition, acting and business ventures.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Surely there will be more deals and losses, stock market ups and downs, successes and bankruptcies.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of successes
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