1
as in case
something that actually exists
the ambition to make his dreams a reality
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2
as in existence
the fact of being or of being real
no one denies the reality of electricity, though few people understand it fully
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as in fact
the quality of being actual
the reality of the situation finally dawned on her and she sat down in stunned silence
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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
you'll need to cope with a whole new set of realities once you've become a parent
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Recent Examples of reality
Comstock was faced with the reality that her husband had been cheating on her with men and may have transmitted HIV.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
In reality, such things would resemble goopy, gory body horror.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025
The series was No. 1 among streaming reality series for eight consecutive weeks this summer as Season 7 dominated online conversation.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
Did the prospect — and then the reality — of those teams’ boldness play into New York’s thinking at all?
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
In reality, such things would resemble goopy, gory body horror.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025
The series was No. 1 among streaming reality series for eight consecutive weeks this summer as Season 7 dominated online conversation.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
Did the prospect — and then the reality — of those teams’ boldness play into New York’s thinking at all?
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
Noun
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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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The lower chamber of the Philippine Congress received at least four separate cases of impeachment against the Vice President between December and February—though only one was transferred to the Senate, which would have served as the impeachment tribunal.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
25 July 2025
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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But this is a tiny-budget team, already relegated from the WorldTour, and whose existence for next season is under real question.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
Noun
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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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In fact, as more of us spend more and more time looking at screens rather than at each other, loneliness is one of the greatest and most underestimated health challenges of our time.—
Sylvana Quader Sinha,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Frank Lloyd Wright said that, and some of those loose objects were his own.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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In addition to staying on the boardwalk and trails, park officials recommend visitors avoid touching thermal areas or runoff, and avoid throwing objects into hot springs.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The passage of time may increase the anguish of self-examination, but the search for truth is always worth the cost.—
Gary Knight,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
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But when the pair begin to realize their casual love affair is far more meaningful than a fling, complications and hard, hidden truths bubble to the surface that affect both of their futures.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Another option is for business owners to create jobs for Indians in entities both locally and abroad, Kumar said.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Some stations may find monetary support as applicants for national pots of money, Rooney said, but most, and likely all, funding will come from local and regional entities.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The compound 7-OH is a naturally occurring substance in the kratom plant (Mitragyna speciosa), according to the FDA, but only a minor component comprising less than 2% of the alkaloid content in natural kratom leaves.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Allergies are an immune system's response to a substance.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Baseball Prospectus: Dropping three straight games to the Blue Jays is one thing; three straight to the Pirates is a whole other cause for worry.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Both families are wanting charges to be brought forward, but Joe knows his daughter has one thing to focus on at the moment.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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