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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
Second, look behind the curtain to determine which developer will benefit from an unnecessary parking garage that will, in actuality, sit empty most of the time.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2025
In actuality, school vouchers go toward private schools that choose which children to enroll, reject, or kick out.
—Jessica Alcantara, Time, 2 July 2025
But in actuality, there’s little indication social niceties significantly improve outputs.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
The free agency period officially opened at 5 p.m. CDT Monday but in actuality was rolling long before that.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2025
In actuality, school vouchers go toward private schools that choose which children to enroll, reject, or kick out.
—Jessica Alcantara, Time, 2 July 2025
But in actuality, there’s little indication social niceties significantly improve outputs.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
The free agency period officially opened at 5 p.m. CDT Monday but in actuality was rolling long before that.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuality
Noun
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Additionally, the existence of faculty senates would require approval from the regents.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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By the time Dragon Ball Super rolls around, Goku is fighting cosmic gods in his quest to save the world and become the strongest warrior in existence.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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The reality of mined diamonds today is that profitability has dried up, as shown in the $189 million loss posted by De Beers in the six months to June 30.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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In reality, the Detroit rap scene of the 1990s, including the Hip Hop Shop, was tight-knit.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Expansion: Focus on upsell activity, executive sponsor engagement and ROI realization.—
Andrew Neal,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Carter is attempting to take the upside of his group and guide it into a positive realization on the field.—
Mike Kaye
July 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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In any case, Reed, who has learned how to teleport an egg, comes up with a plan to teleport the entire planet and everyone on it to a totally different star system.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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What Happens Next Going forward Trump is likely to face fresh pressure from a section of his MAGA base to release documents related to the Epstein case while Democrats could attempt to force his hand after Congress returned from its summer recess.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Kamut 10 grams per cup cooked Like farro, kamut is a type of wheat; in fact, the term kamut is the ancient Egyptian word for it.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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But in fact, the judgments are not straightforward.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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The tennis community has rallied around Townsend’s achievement, with fellow stars like Coco Gauff, Madison Keys, and Ben Shelton publicly celebrating her accomplishment.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 July 2025
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The Impact of Excessive Competitiveness While a little bit of competition can be healthy for kids, Dr. Lee says too much can create chronic stress that can lead to burnout, de-prioritizing collaboration, and even lying about their accomplishments.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
28 July 2025
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Kennedy narrowly defeated Nixon, ushering in eight years of Democratic control and seminal achievements: the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, enactment of Medicare and Medicaid, and more.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Speaking on the topic before playing this week in the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, Lee expressed her disagreement with the Tour regarding completing the ultimate achievement in professional golf.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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These insights were pivotal to his early career success, demonstrating how allyship can transcend traditional power dynamics and identity groups.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Despite online backlash, American Eagle's stock has reportedly surged 4 percent following the campaign launch, suggesting commercial success regardless of political criticism.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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