existence

noun

ig-ˈzi-stən(t)s How to pronounce existence (audio)
Definition of existencenext
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 Following Meghan's statement, the Metropolitan Police Service also confirmed the existence of the letter, dating it to January 2019. — Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026 That countries with nearly twice the number of billionaires per capita as the United States have thriving democracies should, however, give the lie to the idea that the superrich, by their mere existence, deform democracy. — Daniel Waldenstrom, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026 Lopes’ lawyers argued in court papers that unless James recuses herself, the appointment does not change their position on the existence of a conflict. — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026 Democrats can’t simply vote the conflict out of existence, and Washington remains locked in a highly complex stalemate with Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz. — David Averre, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for existence
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  1. reality
  2. presence
  3. prevalence
  4. subsistence
Noun
  • There is no tension between expectation and reality, no concrete regret or achievement, no shift in perspective, nothing gained or lost.
    — Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The reality is that today’s AI chipsets require massive amounts of power.
    — Lee-Lean Shu, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of reality
Noun
  • The results grow the organization's presence on Capitol Hill, bringing to Congress a bloc of lawmakers who will now look to translate their electoral success into policy wins that push the Democratic Party further to the left.
    — Elena Moore, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Without significant ad funding, Bailey had virtually no presence on TV except for news interviews, relying mostly on social media videos to make his pitch.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of presence
Noun
  • One such concern Cotton Incorporated wants to mitigate involves the prevalence of microplastics within apparel production chains.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The new analysis is the first comprehensive effort by scientists to understand the prevalence of CTE among deceased former NFL players, according to the study.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of prevalence
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
Definition of subsistence

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