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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
Second, look behind the curtain to determine which developer will benefit from an unnecessary parking garage that will, in actuality, sit empty most of the time.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2025
In actuality, school vouchers go toward private schools that choose which children to enroll, reject, or kick out.
—Jessica Alcantara, Time, 2 July 2025
But in actuality, there’s little indication social niceties significantly improve outputs.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
The free agency period officially opened at 5 p.m. CDT Monday but in actuality was rolling long before that.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2025
In actuality, school vouchers go toward private schools that choose which children to enroll, reject, or kick out.
—Jessica Alcantara, Time, 2 July 2025
But in actuality, there’s little indication social niceties significantly improve outputs.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
The free agency period officially opened at 5 p.m. CDT Monday but in actuality was rolling long before that.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuality
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Precise measurements of the orbits allowed the astronomers to infer the existence of at least one more planet.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
15 July 2025
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The existence of these galaxies poses challenges to LCDM because the model suggests the presence of many more companion galaxies than previous simulations have produced, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal music and reality TV show icon, died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 75.—
Fred Schruers,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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For now, eyes are on the companies racing to make next-gen geothermal a commercial reality.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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Expansion: Focus on upsell activity, executive sponsor engagement and ROI realization.—
Andrew Neal,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Carter is attempting to take the upside of his group and guide it into a positive realization on the field.—
Mike Kaye
July 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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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
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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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But in fact, the judgments are not straightforward.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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Ebert credits his employees with many of the company’s accomplishments.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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One of his biggest accomplishments was helping form the Minneapolis Urban Coalition after the Plymouth Avenue violence in 1967.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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It’s built around five key focus areas: inspire change, shape future leaders, engage every level, motivate change, and recognize achievement.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Speaking on the topic before playing this week in the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, Lee expressed her disagreement with the Tour regarding completing the ultimate achievement in professional golf.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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But considering the success of Wisconsin's wild turkey management program, don't expect the next edition to have any huge surprises.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Despite her success as an art professor and painter, Ruth feels adrift and bitter.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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