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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, Truman had won the election.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
The film eliminated even a gesture toward a plot while showing solitary nonprofessional and real-life ranch-hand Misael Saavedra chopping and hauling logs in the Argentinian hinterlands (in actuality, Alonso’s family’s ranch).
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 May 2026
But a vast disconnect often persists between brand strategies and factory actualities.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
In actuality, the nebula has four lobes — Herschel's telescope was unable to resolve the fourth dust lane.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
The film eliminated even a gesture toward a plot while showing solitary nonprofessional and real-life ranch-hand Misael Saavedra chopping and hauling logs in the Argentinian hinterlands (in actuality, Alonso’s family’s ranch).
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 May 2026
But a vast disconnect often persists between brand strategies and factory actualities.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
In actuality, the nebula has four lobes — Herschel's telescope was unable to resolve the fourth dust lane.
—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for actuality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuality
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In the age of Neapolitan worship, some Melburnians disdain its existence for the cheap ingredients that defined early Australian versions.
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Lead vocalist Jacob Bannon came across the phenomenon when researching his own tinnitus and reimagined it as a culmination of all the pain and suffering in human existence.
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However, Croatia and Austria serve as worthy opening round tests before that matchup can become reality.
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Your clear sense of direction can help bring a vision into reality.
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As Vedder handed her the guitar, Bella immediately lit up with excitement, jumping for joy as the realization set in.
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That was huge, because Mary has had the realization that what was supposed to be a nurturing maternal force in her life had a damaging impact on her.
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Unfortunately, there are cases where an individual’s illness is so advanced that there is no curative treatment available.
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Around 100 immigration cases are scheduled at one time and respondents must attend in person, a practice that has strained an already overwhelmed system and further complicated the shifting legal landscape, attorneys working in the court say.
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Add the question marks surrounding Rodón to the fact that Fried (elbow bone bruise) doesn’t seem likely to return for at least a few more weeks.
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This ignores the obvious fact that the Constitution prohibits Congress from giving official status to any religion or from preventing someone from practicing the religion of their choice.
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But even after a lifetime of effort to push this country forward, his story, vision and accomplishments are still just being acknowledged.
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Due to the difficulty of the greens, that feels like a major accomplishment.
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At the April topping-off ceremony, Lightfoot, who left office in 2023, took credit for the rising casino, perhaps the signature achievement of her administration.
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John Locher The ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, celebrates achievements across music, television, film and sports.
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Supporters of the diversion program say that the program has had reasonable levels of success in California.
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When asked to address this perception, May pointed to the similarities of the game now, and the success of former Florida coach Billy Donovan, who has had a long run with Oklahoma City and Chicago.
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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