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Recent Examples of existence This is a family chosen by forces not always under their control who are mostly carrying out a mundane existence in peace until Emma’s human boyfriend Max (Jaren Lewison) gets involved. — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 The latest in Fujiwara’s long list of collaborations owes its existence to a social media post. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026 That coverage reflects a preference for a story in which Black players need defending and Clark needs to constantly apologize for her mere existence. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Sutskever is portrayed as the idealistic, naive hero — the ingenious mind behind the lab’s entire existence who can’t stomach lying and is reluctant to accumulate any power. — Hayden Field, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for existence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for existence
Noun
  • On its face, however, this inspirational message seems in sharp contrast to economic reality.
    — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In this moving memoir Levy details the reality of reclaiming autonomy post-divorce.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • All inspired by Rise & Fall’s signature knitwear and outerwear, the designs recast the language of clothing in sculptural forms, bringing together the softness of textiles and the presence of jewelry.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Before the hearing began, several dozen people rallied outside the courthouse to oppose the continuing presence of the military in the city.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The company’s new Aura software measures hive health, pollen counts, and pesticide prevalence across its 2,200 hives spread around more than 70 cities.
    — Drew Robb, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Medicare Advantage plans shift costs to enrollees A defining feature of Florida’s Medicare Advantage market is the prevalence of plans charging no monthly premium beyond the beneficiary’s required Part B expense.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Much of the wildlife in Greenland is adept at hiding, too, given the volume of hunting by the local population who have a long tradition of subsistence hunting and fishing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In Uganda, as in South Sudan, millions depend on subsistence agriculture to feed their families.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existence. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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