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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, this was more like the adults rushing to stop a toddler who had announced his intention to put a fork in the light socket before any further damage could be done.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
In actuality, the machines can feel intimidating to use, and a lot of that is based on the machine’s lid design.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Despite an up-and-down two weeks of the preseason, his status, in actuality, is… mostly steady.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Had the case not crossed his desk, the defendants may never have known that their case was hardly a mere legal challenge but, in actuality, a case with national security importance.
—Michael Patrick Flanagan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
In actuality, the machines can feel intimidating to use, and a lot of that is based on the machine’s lid design.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Despite an up-and-down two weeks of the preseason, his status, in actuality, is… mostly steady.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Had the case not crossed his desk, the defendants may never have known that their case was hardly a mere legal challenge but, in actuality, a case with national security importance.
—Michael Patrick Flanagan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuality
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But Decker left no trace of his existence, such as credit card transactions or cell phone activity, after his daughters were killed.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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Who is Ferdinand de Lesseps and why should the last three California governors — Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jerry Brown and Gavin Newsom — express thanks for his existence on a daily basis?—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Available in four natural-looking shades that are neither too red nor too gray, this whisper-soft powder offers a foolproof way to accentuate your arches and create the illusion of fullness without the reality of smudges or streaks.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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That's a heartbreaking reality witnessed day in, day out at facilities like AGWC Rockin' Rescue.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the head of a supplier to major filter distributors, my own journey into VIAQ began not from the allure of new car features, but from the realization that cabin air quality impacts all drivers and passengers, regardless of vehicle age.—
Anan Bishara,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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One of the great things about having no ‘position’ anymore is the realization that a platform is actually useless without courage.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, the dissociation process is conditioned on Debtor's commencement of a bankruptcy case, the precise situation that § 541(c) is intended to address.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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What investigators conclude about Robinson’s motivations may have far-reaching consequences beyond his own criminal case.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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In fact, a quick review of the central bank’s dot plot underscores just how divided the Fed Governors are on the question of whether to cut interest rates (and by how much) over the next 12 months.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Card issuers are banking on the fact that wealthy Americans are driving an ever-growing share of the country’s overall spending.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Legend Becomes a Top 40 Bestseller Again The same compilation reenters the Top Album Sales chart, as a top 40 bestseller again — an incredible accomplishment for a project released decades ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the rarity or fluky quality of an accomplishment only gives it so much staying power.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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With this historic achievement, Tillman now extends that legacy to supporting actor in a drama.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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This achievement is a long time coming, both for Tillman himself and for television as a whole.—
James Factora,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, the counter to Cowherd's argument that Purdy's success has been circumstantial is that perhaps the dip in Purdy's production last year was circumstantial.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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With only 31 goals in 29 games, Austin has struggled to score, especially without injured forward Brandon Vazquez, and Minnesota’s success is built on a suffocating defense.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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