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reality
noun as in facts of existence
Strongest matches
existence, matter, phenomenon, real world, realism, sensibility, truth
Strong matches
absoluteness, actuality, authenticity, being, certainty, concreteness, corporeality, deed, entity, genuineness, materiality, object, palpability, perceptibility, presence, realness, solidity, substance, substantiality, substantive, tangibility, validity, verisimilitude, verity
Weak matches
bottom line, brass tacks, how things are, like it is, name of the game, nuts and bolts, way of it, what's what
Example Sentences
The summit was a reality check on just how much global consensus has broken down over what to do about climate change.
The internet revealed a different reality: Modern roles are bundles.
“The reality is because of the geography of Johannesburg, it doesn’t work anymore,” said Brian McKechnie, chairman of the Rand Club.
The realities of economics can often make it hard for governments to make the best political decision.
It is a reality check for a lot of ladies and myself – you can be lonely, you're needing friends.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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