reality

noun

rē-ˈa-lə-tē How to pronounce reality (audio)
Definition of realitynext
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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3
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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4
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 Ferrell tried to look on the upside of his financial reality. — Saige Miller, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026 Between reality television, social media and a bottomless tabloid appetite, what could possibly remain to discover? — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 What is to come afterwards is when their world is on fire as the fierce Battle Of Okinawa Island takes them , and us, back to sad reality. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 Declining industrial demand can make the electricity balance sheet look healthier, when the reality is that the economy is deteriorating under the pressure of relentless attacks. — Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
  1. case
  2. existence
  3. fact
  4. object
  5. truth
  6. entity
  7. substance
  8. thing
Noun
  • Jaros and Rauh also try to account for the uncertainty over whether taxes can be collected from other billionaires, such as the ones who have left since the beginning of the year and may thus have a legal case for escaping the tax.
    — Ramesh Ponnuru, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Eisenkot's election day appearances with Mozes and in other affected communities are a sign of how central the attacks have been to the campaign and to the former general's case that Netanyahu's time in power should be up.
    — Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of case
Noun
  • The existence of this agreement between the state and the federal government, according to the memorandum, could not be publicly disclosed.
    — Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
  • All the while, our narrators dutifully rattle off the precise times and dates and distances that dictate Benjamin’s idiosyncratic existence.
    — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of existence
Noun
  • Newborn kangaroos Along with photos of Irwin and Lew, the KC Zoo shared facts about how red kangaroos develop after they are born.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Tech1’s organizers have, like Snitkovsky, asserted that the timing was adjusted simply to take advantage of the fact that so many expat Israelis would be flying in to vote.
    — Daniel Brook, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of fact
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
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Noun
  • Another risk to democracy, Panditharatne pointed out, is that some politicians will dismiss truths in what is known as the liar’s dividend.
    — Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There's a kernel of truth to it; Ohtani was clearly limited by several injuries down the stretch, with a lengthy slump accompanying an increase in chase rate and swing and miss.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of truth
Noun
  • Nevertheless, analysts caution that evaluating the deal requires assessing whether the combined entity can generate distinct operational synergies and unlock long term expansion potential.
    — , CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Other creators have followed similar paths of using YouTube as a launching point to becoming a larger corporate entity.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of entity
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
  • And of course there's the throttle, which makes the whole thing even easier up to a limited top speed of 17 mph (27 km/h).
    — Loz Blain October 26, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • From a career-high 155 yards from Javonte Williams to the defense making just enough stops to allow the offense to do its thing, the Cowboys gained a little bit of their swagger back in the City of Brotherly Love.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
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