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
Vodafone has previously said that the combined entity, once merged, would invest £11 billion ($14.46 billion) into U.K. telecommunications infrastructure.
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Ryan Browne, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Wealthy individuals are giving way to private equity and sovereign funds, and those entities bring greater political scrutiny than the sports world is accustomed to.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
After 50-plus years writing film music, John Williams has become a singular pop culture entity.
—EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Other locations – there are more than 160 in the U.S. and others internationally – along with the TGI Fridays brand and intellectual property are owned by another entity, TGI Fridays Franchisor, LLC.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Ryan Browne, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Wealthy individuals are giving way to private equity and sovereign funds, and those entities bring greater political scrutiny than the sports world is accustomed to.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
After 50-plus years writing film music, John Williams has become a singular pop culture entity.
—EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Other locations – there are more than 160 in the U.S. and others internationally – along with the TGI Fridays brand and intellectual property are owned by another entity, TGI Fridays Franchisor, LLC.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entity
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Decomposition Depends on Placement in Space For inorganic objects like a piece of metal, for example, the process of decomposition would take much longer in space.Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Each object within their home sparks etched memories and emotional tension.John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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And if there are any more problems because of her substance abuse, all bets will be off.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Williams' Time as Mayor of Huntingdon Williams, 60, has served as Huntington's mayor since 2012, implementing strategies to address substance abuse, including establishing the state's first citywide Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP).Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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But that’s the reality for Minnesota at the moment.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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Despite these realities, hosts of explorers have claimed to have found the legendary ship.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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Many Democrats campaigned on a tax-the-rich agenda and advocated paying for other tax cuts by targeting those provisions, as well as rolling back the law’s tax cuts for corporations and individuals making more than $400,000 per year.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Webster-Bass is interested in using investigative storytelling through audio reporting to amplify the voices of individuals from diverse backgrounds.Talia Buford, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entity. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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