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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
But in actuality, only now does the real work have to begin.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
In actuality, the infrastructure is a carefully orchestrated combination of multiple tracking systems.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
In actuality, the government spent less on the contract — around $400 million over the course of the past four years for 44 different sub-contracts — and the IDIQ is likely to have only minimal additional spending.
—Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2025
In actuality, more love songs are topping charts than ever before, the study found.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
In actuality, the infrastructure is a carefully orchestrated combination of multiple tracking systems.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
In actuality, the government spent less on the contract — around $400 million over the course of the past four years for 44 different sub-contracts — and the IDIQ is likely to have only minimal additional spending.
—Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2025
In actuality, more love songs are topping charts than ever before, the study found.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuality
Noun
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His daily existence has shrunk dramatically from designing buildings as an architect to occupying a 60-square-foot cell equipped with only the bare essentials: a bunk, toilet, sink, and plastic mirror.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2025
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The court’s sweeping preliminary injunction requires the Trump administration to maintain the existence of the CFPB and reinstate fired probationary employees as well as other critical staff, including Barnard, the Student Loan Ombudsman.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Understanding the reality of innovation can help individuals and organizations stop chasing windmills and, instead, harness their creative potential and build cultures that foster productive and profitable change.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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People who were paying close attention to certain corners of the internet saw this reality coming more than a decade ago in Gamergate, in which an angry online mob waged a virulent harassment campaign against women and diversity in the video game industry.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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This realization came after Koh read Ishmael by Daniel Quinn for a second time recently.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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After fruitless pleading fails to sway the murderer, the grandmother has a sudden realization.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Mar. 2025
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In many cases, these startups rely on partnerships with banks or insurers behind the scenes, effectively becoming a slick user interface on top of more traditional financial institutions.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The problem with that argument, Kessler and Berman note, is that there is no precedent for a court holding that Title IX applies to the allocation of damages in an antitrust case.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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In fact, sources have told me that the PACCARB has already been disbanded.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Mercury in Pisces is a completely different vibe — one that pulls us away from the hard facts and into the realms of intuition, imagination and spirituality.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Remember to include numbers wherever possible in your resume to emphasize the scope, timeliness, and impact of your professional accomplishments.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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This was a great accomplishment and everyone has to live this once.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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He’s managed to build on Jurgen’s achievements and do it his way.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Transform boring tasks into challenges with stakes, rewards, and achievements.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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As a business owner, fostering an environment that promotes positivity, whether through workplace culture, networking, or personal mindset, can directly impact financial decision-making and success.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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There are several factors to consider when sowing seeds for a higher success rate and producing hardy plants.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuality. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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