ENTITY Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

entity

noun

ˈen-tə-tē

Definition of entity

as in object

one that has a real and independent existence the question of whether extrasensory perception will ever be a scientifically recognized entity

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nonentity

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Recent Examples of entity The move could transform FIFA into a corporate entity, raising fundamental questions about its future identity and Infantino's long-term role. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The world soccer governing body announced plans Tuesday to set up a separate entity – which would include private investors – that would have control of the commercial and operational rights of one of the globe’s biggest sporting events. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 29 July 2026 However, this operation was carried out against a relatively small entity that had just been abandoned by its foremost ally. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026 But part of that uncertainty reflects the fact that Raman is still a relatively unknown entity. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entity

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Noun

Several flights, including one passenger plane, were diverted to other airports after the sighting of the flying object near the airport shortly before midnight.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
That extra size collects far more light, sharpens detail (especially on planets) and gives brighter views of fainter deep sky objects.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of object

Noun

The reality is the childhood vaccination schedule was not created by coincidence.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Trump posts, traders pounce Traders profit when prices jump up or down, and with his taste for cliffhangers, threats and policy reversals, America’s only reality-TV president provides plenty of potentially market-moving content.

— Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of reality

Noun

Families should be cautious about signing documents, paying unverified individuals or accepting guarantees about release or case outcomes.

— Ascend Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
What other research is being done Researchers increasingly treat trust as a multilevel phenomenon – spanning individuals, relationships, networks of people and societies – rather than a single attitude.

— Yigit Topoglu, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

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