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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
Early works often were actualities depicting people, places and things: Narrative cinema did not become prevalent for another decade.
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Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
There’s been a running joke of why Netflix would choose the Red Sox to follow for a season, but in actuality, plans for the project began in the 2021 season.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
In a bit about believing in yourself, Williams tells the story of an unnamed athlete — in actuality, Oscar Pistorius — who lost his legs, was given metal replacements, and then attempted to compete in the Olympics, only to be treated poorly by the other competitors and judges.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
In actuality, pork loin and pork tenderloin differ in texture, flavor, and the cooking methods that are best used to prepare them.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
There’s been a running joke of why Netflix would choose the Red Sox to follow for a season, but in actuality, plans for the project began in the 2021 season.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
In a bit about believing in yourself, Williams tells the story of an unnamed athlete — in actuality, Oscar Pistorius — who lost his legs, was given metal replacements, and then attempted to compete in the Olympics, only to be treated poorly by the other competitors and judges.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
In actuality, pork loin and pork tenderloin differ in texture, flavor, and the cooking methods that are best used to prepare them.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuality
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Now, after years in which the situation in Syria seemed to have become stagnant, the fall of the regime, for Syrians displaced in Turkey, offered a glimmer of hope amid a precarious existence marked by everyday humiliation and occasional violence in the country of their refuge.—
Alia Malek,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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But throughout their existence, few people have raised any serious questions about them.—
Derek Newton,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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This rhetoric ignores the reality of a country that will only suffer more — both economically and personally — from climate disasters.—
Laura Rodriguez,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2025
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Following Justin Glaze Breakup The reality star couldn’t help but laugh.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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This realization became the foundation for Slick Chicks.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Resistance in the Andes The realization that the pathogen first came out of the Andes Mountains has brought attention to the possibility of pathogen resistance existing in the region.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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In those cases, the project reports the most conservative tolls of missing people.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The incident comes as shelters and pet hospitals in Michigan, including Woodhaven Animal Hospital and Romulus Animal Shelter, reported seeing a rise in animal abuse cases.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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In fact, the kids, now grown up, didn’t know anything about Banksy at the time.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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In fact, her last video was posted in early December and was a video birthday tribute to James.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Biden faced criticism for failing to effectively communicate his administration's accomplishments, particularly on issues like inflation.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Florida Panthers’ captain has had numerous milestones, accomplishments and honors over the course of his 12-season NHL career — most notably winning his first-ever Stanley Cup last season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Keep track of your major accomplishments and milestones to reference during performance reviews, and continually communicate your achievements.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Academy’s efforts to maintain its traditions, even in the face of unexpected challenges, reflect its commitment to honoring the artistry and achievements of cinema.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Focus Features Gory and gruesome, The Substance was never a shoo-in for mainstream success.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Finding the right head coach to lead an organization to long-term success is a challenging endeavor.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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