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 Are there other parties that might have helpful data, including private companies or other governmental entities? — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026 It’s been speaking to government entities and companies but has yet to secure a Saudi contract. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Some of the biggest complaints about the WNBA come from the idea that it's run like a charity instead of as a for-profit entity. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Unbeknownst to them, a mysterious entity watches from high above with Godlike judgment. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entity

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Noun

Sight lines then become site lines, as many art objects, like the Bateman Mercury, gaze beyond the museum toward Los Angeles, at nearby buildings or the distant surrounding hills.

— George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
The pulls of our star and planet equal the centripetal force needed for a smaller object to stay in place.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of object

Noun

This risk is increased markedly when buprenorphine is combined with other substances that depress the central nervous system, particularly alcohol, benzodiazepines, and certain sedating medications.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Some undergo cosmetic procedures and reportedly inject their bodies with peptides, testosterone, and other substances that enhance their physiques.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of substance

Noun

The 12-episode series – produced by Studio Dragon and released as a TVING original on CJ ENM‘s Korean streaming platform – follows Kang Seong-jae, played by Park Ji-hoon, a young man who joins the military to escape a difficult reality.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
If the United States is serious about landing humans there before the end of this decade the space agency could use more resources to make that a reality.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of reality

Noun

In a statement to PEOPLE, a Fort Collins Police spokesperson confirmed that six individuals were transported by ambulance to area hospitals, including the driver, who was described only as an adult male.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Its officers have the authority to detain individuals until Kansas City police arrive.

— Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of individual

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