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 girls' very existence grounds her.
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite the existence of numerous famous past duos like Thelma and Louise, or Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, none were defined so much by the meticulous, coordinated presentation of their clothing.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The city’s vivacity and cultural richness are a constant source of inspiration and the reason for Farm Rio’s existence—the brand was founded here in 1997—and its signature colorful tropical prints.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Forces beyond her control threaten both her own world and the trolls’ hidden existence.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite the existence of numerous famous past duos like Thelma and Louise, or Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, none were defined so much by the meticulous, coordinated presentation of their clothing.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The city’s vivacity and cultural richness are a constant source of inspiration and the reason for Farm Rio’s existence—the brand was founded here in 1997—and its signature colorful tropical prints.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Forces beyond her control threaten both her own world and the trolls’ hidden existence.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existence
Noun
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Yet, beneath this comforting picture, another reality stirs.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sourced from July’s Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM), a young adult miniseries in which an 18th-century witch braves 2020s reality to grant her cat a never-ending ninth life, trailed by Marie’s seven former souls.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The brand also maintained a presence in the global running community through immersive experiences at iconic running events.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Godchaux was a divisive figure among Grateful Dead devotees — many fans were frankly outright disdainful of her presence on stage.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Autism prevalence does vary by location, though.—
Joshua Anbar,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services reports that about 35% of adults in the state are classified as obese, placing it among 19 states with obesity prevalence at or above that level.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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