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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, however, the idea has a wide and deep intellectual history.
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Alex Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
In actuality, the $750 payment is the initial form of support disaster survivors may receive, with additional types of assistance available thereafter.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
In actuality, voting machines are difficult to hack.
—Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
However, even though women's alliances are, in actuality, extremely rare on Survivor, that has never stopped men from worrying incessantly about them.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Alex Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
In actuality, the $750 payment is the initial form of support disaster survivors may receive, with additional types of assistance available thereafter.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
In actuality, voting machines are difficult to hack.
—Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
However, even though women's alliances are, in actuality, extremely rare on Survivor, that has never stopped men from worrying incessantly about them.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuality
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If emissions continue at their current trajectory, about one in twenty could blip out of existence.Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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Subsequent attempts to access the page by Newsweek confirmed the issue, while a search using the Wayback Machine internet archive also confirmed the page's previous existence.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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In less than two months, the reality competition series will return for Season 27, featuring the return of original coach Adam Levine.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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But as the all-too-common realities of onboarding set in, that motivation often takes a sharp dip, turning to doubt and frustration as customers navigate the setup process.Paul Holder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The present agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland directly defies the realization of these goals.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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As if that’s not enough, there is also a concerted effort to further overstretch into proclaiming the imminent realization of artificial superintelligence (ASI).Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In some states felons are ineligible to vote, unless specific requirements (as in Trump’s case) are met.Sabrina Clay, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Both Roh’s and Park’s cases were criticized for being politically motivated.E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Fun fact: According to reports, Jonah Hill was the one who sold the residence to Gomez in the first place.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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Excessive dependence on these tools without verifying facts can lead to mistakes or misinformation.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Completing small segments provides a sense of accomplishment and divides a larger project into a series of smaller subsets that can be completed along the way.Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Banuelos, 35, often praises Hadid via social media for her hard work and accomplishments in the riding world.Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The scale of their achievement doesn’t stop there, either.Lela London, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In a press release, The Pokémon Company also revealed that Pokémon TCG Pocket has been downloaded over 60 million times since its release, a huge achievement for any game.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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By prioritizing this level of detail, customer success teams can tailor their approach and build trust from day one.Paul Holder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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During this time, Katie developed a deep understanding of how branding can influence a business’s success.Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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