EXISTENCE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

existence

noun

ig-ˈzi-stən(t)s

Definition of existence

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 Her passing on Wednesday came a week before Sportico‘s annual RISE conference, recognizing the power of women in sports and an event and those like it that owe their existence to pioneering feminists like Steinem. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2026 During its 228 years of existence, the London restaurant Rules – established by Thomas Rule in 1798 – has welcomed everyone from literary giant Charles Dickens to pop queen Madonna. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026 Nattiv tells the story in non-linear fashion, mixing flashbacks and current day to explain the pattern that leads Rita to abandon her family in favor of this new existence. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026 That, and the at-arm’s-length care of the staff (who are sometimes comedically cold), makes existence within the ward feel like a close cousin to incarceration. — Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for existence

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Noun

This reality, intensified by persistent inflation, is why the 60/30/10 budgeting method has been rising in popularity.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
She’s faced with the threat of being kicked out of her orphanage and must suddenly embrace her identity and confront the reality of making it through life on her own.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of reality

Noun

In his speech, Milei warned that the Sea Lion project could usher in a broader Falklands oil boom, enriching the islands with resources Argentina claims as its own and further entrenching Britain’s presence.

— Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
As well as their manager of the last decade, Manchester City lost their two most consistent presences in Bernardo Silva and John Stones over the summer, in addition to Rodri.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of presence

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Professor Malhotra’s research found that there is a higher prevalence of serious heart conditions in elite footballers, with an average of one in every 250 players.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
This federal legislation would help bolster and support those efforts, including helping states get the data to understand its prevalence in their jurisdictions and then take action to address it.

— Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

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