as in reality
the fact of being or of being real
the existence of UFO's is something that people continue to argue about
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Recent Examples of existence
Now he’ll be nearly immortalized, with a car in his name and lots of reminders, on and in that car, of his existence.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Art concerns particularities of human existence framed by the big picture, but the picture has swallowed the frame.
—Kate Colby
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Through the first nine years of their existence, the Vegas Golden Knights have not been shy about going big-game hunting.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
With each progressive step, artifacts become more central to hominid existence.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Art concerns particularities of human existence framed by the big picture, but the picture has swallowed the frame.
—Kate Colby
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Through the first nine years of their existence, the Vegas Golden Knights have not been shy about going big-game hunting.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
With each progressive step, artifacts become more central to hominid existence.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existence
Noun
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The reality is that most companies don’t make such decisions based on what an employee believes, but on how their behavior reflects on the organization and impacts others.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The reality hit quickly after that, though — and especially when Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence followed with a game-winning 1-yard touchdown run.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His presence, even in shorter bursts, could be extremely valuable if the Cubs somehow find a way to advance.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Absent Karen’s presence to hold the fire, however, all eyes are laser-focused on the comings and goings of Stacey Rusch, who is raked through the coals on her reunion debut.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Elsewhere during Last Week Tonight, Oliver discussed the prevalence of grassroots pushback toward ICE agents who show up to raid and disturb neighborhoods.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, Miami Dade County had the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's disease in the United States.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Encampment clearance, arrests, incarceration, and the demonization of people experiencing homelessness by using the archaic language of vagrancy laws exacerbate the social, economic, and personal circumstances that already challenge individuals’ subsistence and independence.—
Time,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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From commercial fishing to sport and subsistence, fishing in Alaska is highly regulated.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existence. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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