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
The firm was featured in People, The Today Show, and Dr. Phil—and most recently, Lifetime Television had just greenlit a new reality show called P.I. Moms San Francisco about its East Bay operation.
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Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 22 July 2025
However, its latest process to pick a company to make a reality series based on iconic board game Monopoly has taken things to a new level.
—Peter White, Deadline, 22 July 2025
The thing is, no one like me had done a reality show before.
—Matthew Schnipper, Vulture, 22 July 2025
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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Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 22 July 2025
However, its latest process to pick a company to make a reality series based on iconic board game Monopoly has taken things to a new level.
—Peter White, Deadline, 22 July 2025
The thing is, no one like me had done a reality show before.
—Matthew Schnipper, Vulture, 22 July 2025
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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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
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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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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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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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That’s much larger than the two previous interstellar objects, ‘Oumuamua in 2017 and comet 2I/Borisov in 2019.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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New advances in telescopes and instruments could eventually give astronomers the ability to detect the faint objects through viewing.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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These regulations could be catastrophic for truth, innovation, and, ultimately, human freedom.—
Adam Goldstein,
National Review,
21 July 2025
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The painful truth is that today, hunger is on the rise—however funding to address this crisis is being cut, rather than rallied together.—
David Miliband,
Time,
21 July 2025
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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
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Anthony Newkirk said the toughest thing for Native men to do is ask for help when battling substance abuse or seeking overall wellness, including mental health.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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In the decades following, Creed and others either waned in popularity or imploded the way popular rock bands often do: lineup changes, substance abuse, legal issues, deaths.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025
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The popularity of body mists comes down to three main things: affordability, versatility, and nostalgia.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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The more Jeanne relies on the authorities, the more complicated things get if and when Suzanne resurfaces.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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