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
These realities are familiar to healthcare professionals working in hospitals, clinics and behavioral health practices throughout Connecticut.
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John R. Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
While institutional incentives aren't wrong, portraying them solely as student benefits obscures a critical reality.
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
By early March, rates had soared dramatically higher, hitting unprecedented levels as the market adjusted to the reality that a large percentage of the global fleet was stuck inside the Persian Gulf.
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Weilun Soon,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
This, as much as any, may have been the moment when reality forked.
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Bryce Covert,
The New York Review of Books,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for reality
John R. Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
While institutional incentives aren't wrong, portraying them solely as student benefits obscures a critical reality.
—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
By early March, rates had soared dramatically higher, hitting unprecedented levels as the market adjusted to the reality that a large percentage of the global fleet was stuck inside the Persian Gulf.
—
Weilun Soon,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
This, as much as any, may have been the moment when reality forked.
—
Bryce Covert,
The New York Review of Books,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for reality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
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As of July 6, 23 cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed in two of Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhoods, according to the New York City Department of Health.
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Multiple references are made to an op-ed Weist wrote making a case for greater regulation of the private investigator industry.
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San Jose has 18 regular-season games remaining to secure a playoff spot for the second time in the franchise’s three years of existence.
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The fact that this would have to be an invisible and infinite material that doesn't interact with physical objects made the existence of the luminiferous ether highly controversial.
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Add the question marks surrounding Rodón to the fact that Fried (elbow bone bruise) doesn’t seem likely to return for at least a few more weeks.
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This ignores the obvious fact that the Constitution prohibits Congress from giving official status to any religion or from preventing someone from practicing the religion of their choice.
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What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
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Air traffic control audio from that incident indicated the object appeared to strike the aircraft above the cockpit.
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The ugly truth of America's expensive homes Support Public Media.
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Lisa Acker Moulter, director of the Betsy Ross House, says the story of Betsy Ross reflects a broader truth about who contributed to America’s founding.
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In January, Comcast spun off those networks, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network and Golf Channel, to create a new entity called Versant.
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According to the president’s latest financial disclosure, his entities DT Marks Defi and DT Marks SC realized nearly $263 million in net proceeds from the sale.
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Both her mother and brother struggled with substance abuse, which eventually led to their deaths.
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Watson will also have to stay away from the victim — and record a video about the harm of substance abuse and the importance of mental health treatment.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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Eliminating that gap is one of the hardest things an organization can do.
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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