new reality

English

Noun

new reality (plural new realities)

1. An unfavorable change or adjustment that affects one's daily life.
   • 2020 March 17, Ellen Weaver, “Common Sense Public Policy Critical To Meet COVID-19 Crisis”, in Palmetto Promise‎^[1]:

     As we all face our new reality in a world of “social distancing,” please know that we are holding you and your family close in our prayers.

   • 2018 September 30, Ellen Weaver, “New storm reality requires new protections”, in Fay Observer‎^[2]:

     Two years [after Hurricane Matthew], and the evidence is persuasive: Tropical weather patterns really have changed and coastal communities — especially across the South — need to confront a new reality.