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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Recent Examples of entity
Earlier this year, the Legislature passed a law barring local governments from passing ordinances to restrict presidential libraries, making the state the entity that would have authority over a future Trump library.
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
The filing marks a notable step into the digital asset space by entities affiliated with Truth Social, the social media platform founded by former President Donald Trump.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
There is no entity closer to the African American community than the Black church.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The project, White wrote, was being developed by the two Trump-family-run entities behind the memecoin in partnership with a crypto marketplace called Magic Eden.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
The filing marks a notable step into the digital asset space by entities affiliated with Truth Social, the social media platform founded by former President Donald Trump.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
There is no entity closer to the African American community than the Black church.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The project, White wrote, was being developed by the two Trump-family-run entities behind the memecoin in partnership with a crypto marketplace called Magic Eden.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entity
Noun
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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Evacuations prompted The blaze prompted several evacuations, including Shamong's Costello Preparatory Academy, a state-run community home for males with a history of substance abuse.—
Jim Walsh,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The terminations include at least 160 clinical trials involving areas such as HIV/AIDS, mental health conditions, cancer, substance use, and chronic diseases.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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The reality is that if the 32 slots at the Club World Cup were to be the best vs the best in terms of quality, it would be dominated by European teams, but that would not aid FIFA’s mission to globalise the game.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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MrBeast’s reality game show broke viewership records on Amazon.—
Forbes Video,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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These are just individuals who want to work and unfortunately got caught up in the raid.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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Brentford’s entire strategy, going back more than a decade, is based on an acceptance that talented individuals who come to them will go onto bigger things, ideally for a decent profit.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entity. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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