1
as in case
something that actually exists
the ambition to make his dreams a reality
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in existence
the fact of being or of being real
no one denies the reality of electricity, though few people understand it fully
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in fact
the quality of being actual
the reality of the situation finally dawned on her and she sat down in stunned silence
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reality
And as reality competition shows exploded with Survivor, Big Brother, and Amazing Race, I was glued to my screen.
—
Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Paul has a reality TV show coming out that features him and his brother Logan, which will release on the streaming platform MAX on March 27.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
Maybe there is something magical about reality, something beyond interpolation and extrapolation.
—Jaron Lanier, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025
Open to the public, the L.A. collection includes comedy, drama, entertainment, sports, news, public affairs, documentary, performing arts, reality, animation, and children’s and family programming.
—Peter White, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reality
Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Paul has a reality TV show coming out that features him and his brother Logan, which will release on the streaming platform MAX on March 27.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
Maybe there is something magical about reality, something beyond interpolation and extrapolation.
—Jaron Lanier, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025
Open to the public, the L.A. collection includes comedy, drama, entertainment, sports, news, public affairs, documentary, performing arts, reality, animation, and children’s and family programming.
—Peter White, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reality
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
The researchers ruled out the existence of other planets within the habitable zone of Barnard's Star. MORE: Parade of planets this month will feature celestial bodies in alignment The planets are difficult to detect because their stars shine so brightly next to them, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
-
Assyrians continue to face systematic dispossession as well as threats against their existence in their homeland.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
In fact, sources have told me that the PACCARB has already been disbanded.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
-
But life is in fact made up of many, often unnoticed, small things.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The team wants to determine whether the galaxy and its rapid evolution are truly unique, or if there are more like it in the early universe since a single celestial object is not enough to establish a new model of galaxy formation, Carniani said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
-
His wrists were slit and there were traces of being hit by a large object and it was discovered that there was poison in his system.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Climate change is an inconvenient truth that cannot be ignored or denied.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
-
Middle age usually brings a measure of wisdom, as men cast aside aspirations of youth and come to terms with hard truths.—
Ray Takeyh,
National Review,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Despite all this, Kelly Moore claims that on Jan. 3, Brooks sent Drue Moore a letter purportedly terminating his involvement with Winthrop and its affiliated entities.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2025
-
Dollar Tree, an excellent operator, bought Family Dollar, a terrible entity, for almost $9 billion a decade ago.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
For example, the drug court model positions the criminal justice system to connect individuals with substance use disorder to life-saving treatment and social services.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
-
In the Great Plains, tribal leaders are able to fund care for substance abuse—a problem that Native Americans have historically faced—and food assistance programs.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Jake Paul has nothing but good things to say about his Disney days.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
-
Few things can complicate the otherwise straightforward matter of death quite like family and the possibility of inheritance.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reality. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share