as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
the question of whether extrasensory perception will ever be a scientifically recognized entity
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Recent Examples of entity
Through the partnership, which includes an investment from Mass Appeal into The Horror Section, the two entities will collaborate across many aspects of the business, including having Roth and Nas co-develop film and television projects.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
There's also aliens or monsters or some other supernatural entity out to get them.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Is not revenue generation the primary objective of every non-governmental business entity?
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Since then lawsuits and international trade battles have seen various corporate entities lay claim to the term, though none can claim to have invented this perfect culinary multitool.
—James Stout, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
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Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
There's also aliens or monsters or some other supernatural entity out to get them.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Is not revenue generation the primary objective of every non-governmental business entity?
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Since then lawsuits and international trade battles have seen various corporate entities lay claim to the term, though none can claim to have invented this perfect culinary multitool.
—James Stout, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entity
Noun
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Jupiter-esque planet known as TOI-5205 b is the first exoplanet of its kind with an atmosphere containing far fewer heavy elements than similarly sized objects, as well as its own red dwarf star.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lappen oversaw the county's Behavioral Health Services division, which works with people with mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The half-industrial, half-heavenly record was recorded on the brink of a real-life meltdown; the substances Lean had rapped about so brazenly during his adolescent mixtape era would nearly claim his life.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Beyond that, Musk’s plans to manufacture millions of chips and robots aren’t close to becoming a reality.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The reality star, 38, is featured as a core cast member in the new Bravo franchise’s inaugural season, which premiered on Thursday, April 2, marking her return to reality TV after getting her start on The Bachelor over a decade ago.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Eligibility for the state’s Medicaid expansion already maintains a yearly income cap for an individual at approximately $22,000.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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The recruitment push comes as Gen Z has entered into a stagnant labor market that’s particularly punishing to early-career individuals.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entity. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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