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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
In actuality, though, delays are sometimes a good thing.
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Althoff’s exhibitions always seem in sympathy with such distinct rearrangements of actuality, time, and temper.
—Michael Bracewell, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
In actuality, what Trump is proposing looks very little like Israel’s Iron Dome.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
Thousand Steps Beach, Laguna Beach Photo: Getty Images Unsurprisingly, Thousand Steps Beach gets its name from the very long set of stairs leading down to it—though in actuality the steps number something closer to 250.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Althoff’s exhibitions always seem in sympathy with such distinct rearrangements of actuality, time, and temper.
—Michael Bracewell, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
In actuality, what Trump is proposing looks very little like Israel’s Iron Dome.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
Thousand Steps Beach, Laguna Beach Photo: Getty Images Unsurprisingly, Thousand Steps Beach gets its name from the very long set of stairs leading down to it—though in actuality the steps number something closer to 250.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuality
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The only exceptions to that are San Diego FC, which is embarking on its inaugural season, and Inter Miami, because of the existence of Lionel Messi.—
Brooks Peck,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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The longer a company has been in existence with rounds of equity funding, the more likely its NOLs are impacted by 382.—
Shaune Scutellaro,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The market only moves when reality turns out better (or worse) than what was expected.—
John Jennings,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Freeburg has worked as a camera operator on several reality TV shows, including Dance Moms and Below Deck.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Mercury-Pluto sextile on March 5: A realization about self-worth.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Pisces moon empowers its realization through action.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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We won’t be bullied or intimidated by frivolous cases.—
Julia Jacobs,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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When people hear about large groups of people in class action cases, those people are typically identified in the discovery process, where the business will produce information and documents identifying people who have been similarly harmed.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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To watch Jeselnik is to witness a nearly peerless craftsman, who understands that whatever lesser comics complain about today is, in fact, an excuse for their poor art.—
Will DiGravio,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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In fact, the 1980s one by David Lynch (RIP!) was more enjoyable.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Despite the lack of attention, there wasn't anyone better at their job, evidenced by his brow-raising accomplishments (stats per TruMedia): The Notre Dame alum was a first-team All-Pro in seven of his nine healthy seasons, even becoming the first rookie OL since 1947 to earn that honor.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Placing summaries of your background and accomplishments on social networking channels and participating in those organizations opens doors in a way that in-person conferences and networking events used to in pre-pandemic times.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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This esteemed award honors the Monegasque chef’s culinary achievements over an illustrious career.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The 18th annual Women in Film Oscars party celebrated the achievements of the 65 women nominated at the 97th annual awards.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2025
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Wambaugh chose next to delve into nonfiction, enjoying his greatest success in 1973 with The Onion Field.—
Chris Koseluk,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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One of the lessons from the Austin PSP program is the multiplication effect that supporting the success of parenting students can have.—
Edward Conroy,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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