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
But the shadowy entities that created him aren’t satisfied to leave him in peace.
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
Youth sports are decentralized, often operated through schools, local communities, or private entities, making consistent oversight challenging.
—Laura Schifter, Time, 13 Sep. 2025
On Thursday, Ramdin continued to stress the regional entity’s limitations in deploying a security force to Port-au-Prince.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Contracts that stretch back nearly two decades give those entities — not the CDC — control over the data, and HHS has not yet been able to get it, the official said.
—Mike Stobbe, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
Youth sports are decentralized, often operated through schools, local communities, or private entities, making consistent oversight challenging.
—Laura Schifter, Time, 13 Sep. 2025
On Thursday, Ramdin continued to stress the regional entity’s limitations in deploying a security force to Port-au-Prince.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Contracts that stretch back nearly two decades give those entities — not the CDC — control over the data, and HHS has not yet been able to get it, the official said.
—Mike Stobbe, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entity
Noun
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Each of the four objects — the moon, Jupiter, Castor and Pollux — will appear to be about four degrees apart.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the CSA would recognize the medical use of the substance, reducing federal restrictions on research and medical applications.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Unlike ordinary glues, this substance works in wet, salty, and constantly moving conditions, forming a tough bond that resists both pressure and erosion.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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China, by comparison, boasts an active military of 2,000,000 individuals, as well as air and naval technology several levels above the island territory’s current capabilities.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Utah authorities released photos of the person of interest in the shooting on Thursday in which the individual can be seen on steps while carrying a black backpack and wearing a shirt with what appeared to be an American flag print on it.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entity. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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