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as in existence
the fact of being or of being real
the actuality of the Abominable Snowman is not taken seriously by scientists
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as in reality
the quality of being actual
the actuality of equal opportunity depends on more than just having laws that supposedly ensure it
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as in realization
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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as in case
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 actuality
Thibodeau’s Bulls were in the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat, and Javie and Thibodeau had an exchange that, to the naked eye, looked aggressive and blurring the line of what is acceptable … when, in actuality, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
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James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
In actuality, they are developed to benefit a select few.
—Michelle Benegas, Twin Cities, 1 Nov. 2024
In actuality, however, the idea has a wide and deep intellectual history.
—Alex Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
In actuality, the $750 payment is the initial form of support disaster survivors may receive, with additional types of assistance available thereafter.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
In actuality, they are developed to benefit a select few.
—Michelle Benegas, Twin Cities, 1 Nov. 2024
In actuality, however, the idea has a wide and deep intellectual history.
—Alex Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
In actuality, the $750 payment is the initial form of support disaster survivors may receive, with additional types of assistance available thereafter.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuality
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Waymo is clearly superior, but the existence of Cruise would have pushed them to do even better.Brad Templeton, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The type of sky that fills one with awe at the beauty and mystery of existence.Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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The brutal reality, however, is that both sides are using drones more intensely and more effectively as this war grinds on.Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Virtually all of them, even the most entertaining and quirky ones, suggested an underlying preoccupation with the power of narrative to shape our sense of reality.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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So was the realization that Sanders was comfortable sharing his team’s intimate moments with the outside world.Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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The beast is in ourselves, and, as Bonello posits, the realization of our desires also involves their dissipation.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
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About 280 of these cases are under the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.Yasmeen Saadi, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
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Legal proceedings in such cases can take years in normal circumstances, but Wellpath's bankruptcy means dozens of those cases, like the Capaci case, are on hold for the foreseeable future.Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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Fun fact: According to reports, Jonah Hill was the one who sold the residence to Gomez in the first place.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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The disparity could also be explained by the fact that two of the 10 states that have yet to expand Medicaid—Texas and Florida—have enormous Latino populations, according to Betancourt.Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Completing small segments provides a sense of accomplishment and divides a larger project into a series of smaller subsets that can be completed along the way.Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Banuelos, 35, often praises Hadid via social media for her hard work and accomplishments in the riding world.Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Larson sees great potential in Day, recognizing that his achievements have surpassed what Larson achieved at the same age.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Reflect On The Last Year What better way to start your reflection by acknowledging your achievements?Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Despite the limitations, Louisville’s zoo continues to see success.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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This can primarily be attributed to the success of its diabetes and obesity drugs – Wegovy and Ozempic.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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