As Is
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As Is is a groundbreaking 1985 stage play by William M. Hoffman that was one of the first major theatrical works to confront the AIDS crisis and its impact on the gay community.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| As Is canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T16231905 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: As Is Context triple: [William M. Hoffman, notableWork, As Is]
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A.
It Is What It Is
It Is What It Is is a conceptual art project by British artist Jeremy Deller that examines the Iraq War through public dialogue and the display of a car destroyed in a Baghdad bombing.
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B.
Be As You Are
"Be As You Are" is a reflective pop song by American singer-songwriter Mike Posner that explores themes of self-acceptance and personal authenticity.
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C.
How It Is
How It Is is a late experimental novel by Samuel Beckett that explores fragmented consciousness through disjointed, minimalist prose and a mud-bound narrator’s monologue.
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D.
Like It Is
"Like It Is" is a track by American rapper Vince Staples that showcases his introspective lyrics and distinctive West Coast-influenced sound.
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E.
Actually
"Actually" is a 1987 synth-pop album by Pet Shop Boys, widely regarded as one of their definitive releases and a landmark of 1980s pop music.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: As Is Target entity description: As Is is a groundbreaking 1985 stage play by William M. Hoffman that was one of the first major theatrical works to confront the AIDS crisis and its impact on the gay community.
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A.
It Is What It Is
It Is What It Is is a conceptual art project by British artist Jeremy Deller that examines the Iraq War through public dialogue and the display of a car destroyed in a Baghdad bombing.
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B.
Be As You Are
"Be As You Are" is a reflective pop song by American singer-songwriter Mike Posner that explores themes of self-acceptance and personal authenticity.
-
C.
How It Is
How It Is is a late experimental novel by Samuel Beckett that explores fragmented consciousness through disjointed, minimalist prose and a mud-bound narrator’s monologue.
-
D.
Like It Is
"Like It Is" is a track by American rapper Vince Staples that showcases his introspective lyrics and distinctive West Coast-influenced sound.
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E.
Actually
"Actually" is a 1987 synth-pop album by Pet Shop Boys, widely regarded as one of their definitive releases and a landmark of 1980s pop music.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
William M. Hoffman