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as in case
something that actually exists
the ambition to make his dreams a reality
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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
News of Chigvintsev’s arrest ended what appeared to be a reality TV-style fairy-tale romance, involving the two celebrities.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
But in reality, vulnerability is one of the most powerful tools a leader can use to build trust, foster deep connections and create environments where people feel safe to try, fail and simply be their true selves.
—Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In addition to Rocky, the reality star and the musician each have three children from previous relationships.
—Olivia Bellusci, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
With the right planning and mindset, your dream of living abroad can become a reality.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
But in reality, vulnerability is one of the most powerful tools a leader can use to build trust, foster deep connections and create environments where people feel safe to try, fail and simply be their true selves.
—Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In addition to Rocky, the reality star and the musician each have three children from previous relationships.
—Olivia Bellusci, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
With the right planning and mindset, your dream of living abroad can become a reality.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
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Testimony in the civil case began on Aug. 12 in the 423rd District Court and the verdict was returned on Monday.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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In other cases, traveling across the country to see loved ones can be difficult and costly.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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The existence of such a pile would contradict the strongest evidence mathematicians have for a finite cap on rank.Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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Both are forces of nature — Bug in an impulsive sense and Bird in a more literal manner that hints of something otherworldly about his existence.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Our data suggests the real risk that these projects and projects like them face isn’t slow demand for electric vehicles, as some people have suggested – in fact, demand continues to climb.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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In fact, pet owners should be vigilant and make sure their pets avoid tainted food or poison.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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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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In truth, the revenge scheme that nearly ended the life of Nicholas Ravenscroft started with Stephen.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, there’s no experimental evidence suggesting any truth to this.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Department he's nominated to run is one of the biggest, most complex entities in the U.S. - an institution that, as our next guest notes, has its own judicial code, its own legal system, its health care system.Connor Donevan, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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No government entity has weighed in on the Guidepost investigation or affirmed any of its findings; Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel offered three times to review the school shooting, the Detroit Free Press reported, but the Oxford School Board rejected her offers.Christina Coulter, Fox News, 19 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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Long-term, things look better for Nix and the Broncos by the week.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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His ruling doesn’t quite end things; Brandon still has to be formally sentenced by yet another judge, who will have the option of once again rejecting the deal and reinstating the murder charge.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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