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
Even more recently, another prominent physicist has stated a similarly dubious case for the non-existence of dark matter.
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Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Televisions had already been around for decades, and people had lamented their existence from the start.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Spending by the Sheriff's Office did not evade the scrutiny of some members of that board, whose existence was mandated by the judge.
—Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Tagovailoa, however, downplayed the existence of an internal rift.
—Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for existence
Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Televisions had already been around for decades, and people had lamented their existence from the start.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Spending by the Sheriff's Office did not evade the scrutiny of some members of that board, whose existence was mandated by the judge.
—Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Tagovailoa, however, downplayed the existence of an internal rift.
—Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existence
Noun
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The script is very confusing to read, cutting back and forth between the dream world and reality.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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Jurists, politicians, and the public had to invent and accept new concepts to deal with emerging realities.—
John Wihbey,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Though oversized, relaxed fits brought a streetwear edge to the scene, the presence of bootcut and flare silhouettes hinted at a slow shift back toward slimmer lines.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the shorts, the mother’s spirit is a presence.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While legislators grapple with the increasing prevalence and realism of deepfakes, individuals and organizations can take steps to protect themselves.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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Farid warned that the growing prevalence of AI fakes in politics could have a corrosive effect.—
NPR,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Freezers holding subsistence food supplies were flooded.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Beyond just the basic immediate subsistence, can Gaza survive?—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existence. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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