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as in case
something that actually exists
the ambition to make his dreams a reality
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2
as in existence
the fact of being or of being real
no one denies the reality of electricity, though few people understand it fully
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as in fact
the quality of being actual
the reality of the situation finally dawned on her and she sat down in stunned silence
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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
you'll need to cope with a whole new set of realities once you've become a parent
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Recent Examples of reality
The Singaporean reality star had an eponymous jewelry line that was worn by big names, including Cardi B, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna, according to her website.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
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
Following Justin Glaze Breakup The reality star couldn’t help but laugh.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
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
Following Justin Glaze Breakup The reality star couldn’t help but laugh.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
Noun
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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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Islam likely travelled to the region with Arab traders, but the erasure of earlier worship systems was the result of a series of knotty events entwined with foreign influences bent on the very existence of the small nation as an integral unit.—
Rob Crossan,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Jan. 2025
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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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Historically, driving has come with very few costs for the driver — in fact, most of it, from road infrastructure to free parking, is actively subsidized by the government.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
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
Noun
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Accident-only This budget-minded option only covers expenses related to emergencies, such as broken bones, swallowed objects, snakebites and traumatic dental fractures.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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At a briefing Wednesday, county Deputy Public Works Director Cid Tesoro urged residents allowed into areas burned by the Eaton fire not to try to clean up debris, which can contain sharp objects and toxic materials, including asbestos, lead, mercury and other chemicals.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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The director refused to commit to any one truth or mood, allowing for—and encouraging—myriad understandings.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The result is a powerful work of observation in which deep truths seem to arise almost by accident.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The government alleges that the related entities were shell companies or companies that were previously operational but no longer active.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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At issue between the two politicians is far more than personal feelings: California will require billions in federal aid to rebuild, and local and state entities are banking on large-scale reimbursements for their spending.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Her lasting legacy is one of style, yes, but also substance—something that demands thoughtful, measured tribute, not mimicry.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Environmental factors, like growing up with substance use and mental health problems, instability due to a household member being incarcerated or growing up in a household with parental separation, can also impact children’s brain development and decision-making.—
Rachel Hale,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Before things go in a shocking direction, the finale has some big plans for Camille (Alexandria Riley).—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Always adept at this kind of comedy action thing, Diaz has not missed a beat and does most of her stunts, as does Foxx.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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