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as in existence
the fact of being or of being real
the actuality of the Abominable Snowman is not taken seriously by scientists
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as in reality
the quality of being actual
the actuality of equal opportunity depends on more than just having laws that supposedly ensure it
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as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
the actuality of a manned flight to the moon would never have been believed a hundred years ago
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as in case
something that actually exists
these estimated tax revenues, from casinos that have yet to be built, are being treated as actualities
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Recent Examples of actuality
In actuality, more love songs are topping charts than ever before, the study found.
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
In actuality, though, delays are sometimes a good thing.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Althoff’s exhibitions always seem in sympathy with such distinct rearrangements of actuality, time, and temper.
—Michael Bracewell, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
In actuality, what Trump is proposing looks very little like Israel’s Iron Dome.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
In actuality, though, delays are sometimes a good thing.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Althoff’s exhibitions always seem in sympathy with such distinct rearrangements of actuality, time, and temper.
—Michael Bracewell, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
In actuality, what Trump is proposing looks very little like Israel’s Iron Dome.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuality
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The researchers ruled out the existence of other planets within the habitable zone of Barnard's Star. MORE: Parade of planets this month will feature celestial bodies in alignment The planets are difficult to detect because their stars shine so brightly next to them, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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These little piles around my home are the bane of my existence.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
17 Mar. 2025
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That is the Disney version, but the reality was more Brothers Grimm.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Instagram trend created virality around a lifestyle that just doesn’t speak to the modern reality of mothers who are really making complicated choices around work and family in wanting to preserve their options in the long game of life.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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Mark’s decision to reintegrate; Helly’s attempt to carve her own path after her outie’s violation; Dylan G’s budding relationship with his own outie’s wife; and Irving’s dawning realizations about the true nature of Burt Goodman (Christopher Walken).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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What had inspired him to follow in Muir’s path was the sudden realization that California’s natural beauty could be so easily destroyed.—
Elaine Woo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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Health officials said 259 measles cases have been identified since late January, up from the 223 cases reported earlier this week.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ruby Franke’s four siblings have publicly addressed their sister’s felony child abuse case only a few times.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The downturn in web visits may reflect the fact that the website has not been regularly updated—there have been only a dozen or so press releases posted since the season opened.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume In fact, the festival maintains, there is a way of looking at it as being as much of an expansion as a contraction for SXSW Music, because there will now be music showcases spread across seven nights instead of six.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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Rebuilding the social fabric while transitioning to a new economy takes time, but 20 years in Huna Totem points to language revitalization among its accomplishments at Icy Strait Point.—
Elaine Glusac,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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In a post on X, Banks reshared a post from a user commending Rowling’s against-the-odds rise to fame, listing out the author’s various accomplishments and challenges at different ages.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2025
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Weldon served in Congress for 14 years, with his most notable achievement being the Weldon Amendment, which prevents discrimination against hospitals or insurance plans that refuse to provide or pay for abortions.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Following these achievements, Alvaro candidly spoke to me about his mindset going into the Great World Race.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The success of the agreement will depend on resolving critical details like border control and the structure of military integration, which will be handled by committees.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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They are matched for the third-most instances of this kind of success.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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