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
That was a sobering realization—that no amount of privilege or preparation could shield me from the realities that so many women, especially Black women, face every day.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
The reality is that there is an organizational failure that has gone on for years — with no accountability.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
Until just a couple of years ago, Adam Larson was pretty sure that his reality television days were long behind him.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
The new trailer offers a glimpse of a dark, brooding landscape where reality and the virtual world collide.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
The reality is that there is an organizational failure that has gone on for years — with no accountability.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
Until just a couple of years ago, Adam Larson was pretty sure that his reality television days were long behind him.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
The new trailer offers a glimpse of a dark, brooding landscape where reality and the virtual world collide.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
Noun
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Another case involves Venezuelan immigrants seeking hearings to contest their gang membership.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The vote over on Orange clearly was coming down to either Sai or Mailman Mitch — a man who may or may not have once helped prove the existence of Santa Claus after delivering bundles upon bundles of letters to Kris Kringle at the New York City courthouse.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The existence of Sgamma’s letter has been reported in the Washington Post and Politico, which notes that it was first publicized earlier this week by a left-leaning watchdog group Documented.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In fact, the output is the most finely ground of any of these machines.—
Kat Merck,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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In fact, yeshiva school days are often longer than those in public schools, providing ample time for both.—
David Bloomfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What unites these objects, which range from the humble to the humorous, and the extremely high-end?—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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From the candelabras to the pieces of furniture, Visconti’s collections are distinguished by cast-bronze and by furniture and objects that take their inspiration from organic forms and are sometimes even sculpted with pieces the designer herself collects in nature.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a world increasingly reliant on autonomous agents and decentralized networks, this moment underscored a powerful truth.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In truth, the same logic could be applied to Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United — all of who would benefit from a new No 9 on their books — which is precisely what makes Sesko such an attractive prospect.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This year, the two entities solicited corporations to donate $75,000 to $200,000 in sponsorships with the promise of on-campus branding and logo displays typically banned due to concerns of private gain spurred by taxpayer dollars.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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The shortest answer to this question is that a violin and a fiddle are structurally the same instrument, but it can certainly be argued that a fiddle is its own entity.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the same things that prevent parents from maintaining employment or housing — especially substance abuse and mental illness — often inhibit them from engaging in services, while also diminishing their ability to protect and care for their children.—
Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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Within the compulsively readable and entertaining pages of all her stories, Weiner loads complex issues that resonate in women’s lives – body image and weight shaming; motherhood and infertility; infidelity; addiction and substance abuse, just to name a few.—
Samantha Dunn,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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By Jenna Ryu April 10, 2025 A playful rivalry is one thing.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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