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as in cases
something that actually exists
the ambition to make his dreams a reality
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as in things
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 realities
The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.
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Kenny Choi, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
In interviews, the Artemis II crew members have expressed their hopes and optimism while also giving surprisingly candid nods to the realities of risk.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Cukor spoke about his time on the frontlines of defense innovation, the fallout from Iran, and whether Silicon Valley’s ethics can survive the realities of global conflict.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The two possible realities suggest very different logical paths for oil prices.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
North County cities like Vista, Escondido, San Marcos and Oceanside are collectively large enough to form their own Metropolitan Planning Organization — one focused on road improvements, congestion relief and the realities of how our residents actually travel.
—John Franklin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
These policies evolved as Democratic leaders responded to new economic realities.
—Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The story, inspired his father’s life and business and family struggles, is an emotional journey that moves from stylish situational comedy to darker realities over six chapters.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Exhibitors were candid about market realities.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Kenny Choi, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
In interviews, the Artemis II crew members have expressed their hopes and optimism while also giving surprisingly candid nods to the realities of risk.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Cukor spoke about his time on the frontlines of defense innovation, the fallout from Iran, and whether Silicon Valley’s ethics can survive the realities of global conflict.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The two possible realities suggest very different logical paths for oil prices.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
North County cities like Vista, Escondido, San Marcos and Oceanside are collectively large enough to form their own Metropolitan Planning Organization — one focused on road improvements, congestion relief and the realities of how our residents actually travel.
—John Franklin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
These policies evolved as Democratic leaders responded to new economic realities.
—Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The story, inspired his father’s life and business and family struggles, is an emotional journey that moves from stylish situational comedy to darker realities over six chapters.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Exhibitors were candid about market realities.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realities
Noun
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According to documents from both cases, the relationship began with texting and the exchange of music from playlists.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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In these cases, the government must show that an individual knowingly provided false information or concealed important facts during the naturalization process and that those facts would have affected the decision to grant citizenship to the individual.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By giving multiple agencies access to the same drones, all participating entities can be under one program and avoid investing in dozens of drones with different software that wouldn't communicate with each other.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In many parts of Cook County, there are so many governmental entities grabbing a piece of the action that property tax bills look like grocery-store receipts.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Despite the fact that small space objects are constantly crashing into the Earth's atmosphere, the amount of fireballs reported in 2026 is more than usual.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Other people lit fireworks, and some were told not to throw objects at police.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That’s because tea leaves contain tannins, complex chemical substances that give tea its astringency and dark color.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
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Nobel award winning scientist, Luc Montagnier has tested some of these early studies and found that certain substances, like DNA, emit electromagnetic signals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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