as in objects
one that has a real and independent existence
the question of whether extrasensory perception will ever be a scientifically recognized entity
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of entities
What adds more fuel to this fire is that most financial regulation still operates around the concept of individual legal entities.
—
Eugenia Mykuliak,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
According to the president’s latest financial disclosure, his entities DT Marks Defi and DT Marks SC realized nearly $263 million in net proceeds from the sale.
—
Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Saudi Arabia ordered government entities to freeze payments to strategy advisers, management consultants, and law firms, Semafor reported in May.
—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
That restriction applies to individuals as well as people or entities working together to buy multiple lottery tickets at a time.
—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
The information contained in the crime reports is based on statistics for 2025 submitted by California law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice entities throughout the state.
—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Several are in development, but the entities working on these vaccines don’t currently have doses available to mount a clinical trial.
—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
30 June 2026
One of the entities that helped turn an idea into those accounts was a partnership called the Emergency Savings Initiative (ESI), between asset manager BlackRock and Commonwealth, a national nonprofit focused on financial security.
—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Proponents argue this is a critical step in addressing chronic violators, especially those managed by people or entities that ignore standard city complaints.
—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Eugenia Mykuliak,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
According to the president’s latest financial disclosure, his entities DT Marks Defi and DT Marks SC realized nearly $263 million in net proceeds from the sale.
—
Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Saudi Arabia ordered government entities to freeze payments to strategy advisers, management consultants, and law firms, Semafor reported in May.
—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
That restriction applies to individuals as well as people or entities working together to buy multiple lottery tickets at a time.
—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
The information contained in the crime reports is based on statistics for 2025 submitted by California law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice entities throughout the state.
—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Several are in development, but the entities working on these vaccines don’t currently have doses available to mount a clinical trial.
—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
30 June 2026
One of the entities that helped turn an idea into those accounts was a partnership called the Emergency Savings Initiative (ESI), between asset manager BlackRock and Commonwealth, a national nonprofit focused on financial security.
—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Proponents argue this is a critical step in addressing chronic violators, especially those managed by people or entities that ignore standard city complaints.
—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entities
Noun
-
In a bilingual classroom next door to Waits’ class, students made predictions in Spanish on which objects would float or sink — flotar or hundirse — in a bucket of water.
-
Betty Kioko, an institutional affairs adviser at ESO, said the United Nations Outer Space Treaty, signed in 1967, states that the responsibility for space launches is with the nation states where those space objects are registered.
Noun
-
Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
-
Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup.
Noun
-
In response to the Boyle Heights fire, the South Coast air district deployed a mobile monitoring vehicle to screen for toxic substances in the community near the fire, according to Nahal Mogharabi, a spokesperson for the air district.
-
Court documents show prosecutors accused Fontes of rape a victim incapable of giving consent because of the effect of alcohol, drugs, or other substances.
Noun
-
From the thorny starting point of an Apache raid on a Western homestead, Costner weaves a complex, multi-perspective tale that wrestles with the romance and realities of American colonialism and mythmaking.
-
As has always been the case, emerging trends in backyard design likewise reflect the realities of life in the Bay Area.
Noun
-
In addition, a 2024 CDCR report finds that people who spent a year or longer in a fire camp have lower recidivism rates compared to fire camp-eligible individuals who did not participate in fire camps.
-
The consistency and structure the center strives for are qualities treatment professionals say can make a significant difference for individuals entering recovery for the first time.
Cite this Entry
“Entities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entities. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
