ENTITY Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

entity

noun

ˈen-tə-tē

Definition of entity

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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nonentity

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Recent Examples of entity Dodik has repeatedly called for the separation of the Bosnian Serb entity and its unification with Serbia, a call that has triggered fears of a revival of war-time ethnic tensions. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 The city previously approved potentially using the receivership process to put control of the property into the hands of another entity that could advance redevelopment. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 Most concerning of all was Dolan’s installation of his longtime crony, Isaiah Thomas, on the board of a new corporate entity that controlled the Knicks. — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026 These are agreements struck between a company and a state, or between the company and economic entities within that state, on terms the company largely sets. — Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for entity

Noun

Throughout the building, a selection of artworks and unique objects is meant to reflect the house’s longstanding relationship with British creativity and the arts.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
In one instance, a simple game of catch later evolved into variations that included multiple objects, timing rules, and even juggling.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of object

Noun

For Washington, the primary task is not only to mediate the substance of a deal but also to learn how to choreograph negotiations amid ongoing military action.

— Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2026
Running Tide had struggled to grow kelp offshore at scale and shifted toward deployments of wood chips mixed with alkaline substances, said former general manager Kristinn Hróbjartsson.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of substance

Noun

Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, global chief economist at Boston Consulting Group, has argued that the American mood is worse than American reality.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Compassion doesn’t mean that presidents or other public officials should bow to enemies or surrender common sense in tackling the world’s harsh realities.

— Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of reality

Noun

Only in this case, the vaccine’s mRNA teaches immune cells to recognize key features of an individual’s cancer rather than a virus.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
California officials have countered that the list is unverified and includes the names of lawful voters, despite recent charges announced by DOJ of roughly 28 individuals from the list accused of voting and immigration-related crimes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

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