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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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The drama follows a megastar champion (McGraw) who is facing a life-or-death crossroads when confronted by the arrival of a fearless young rider whose very existence challenges his ways and unearths secrets that force him to reckon with his past.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The narrative is the unbroken saga of humanity and fire, a companionship that extends through all our existence as a species.—
Stephen Pyne,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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In a rare update on her dating life, the reality star opened up about her journey since her split from Tristan Thompson.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 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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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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This realization became the foundation for Slick Chicks.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
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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Settling in Mexico is not an option, Camacho insisted, though the Trump administration plans to ship asylum seekers arriving at the border back to Mexico to await U.S. adjudication of their cases.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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In fact, BofA analyst Wamsi Mohan believes the emergence of DeepSeek could eventually help Apple’s bottom line.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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In fact, solidified wave ripples are one of the most direct pieces of geological evidence for ancient bodies of standing water, per the statement.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
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At the ripe age of 71, Gordon winning a Grammy would be a thrilling add to her long list of unexpected accomplishments.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2025
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Jimmy Fallon can officially add Broadway to his list of accomplishments!—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
29 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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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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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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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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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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