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
Its existence has celebrated more than 4,000 inspiring STEM teachers in its 40 years.
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Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
What's more, their very existence is proof of the process by which the most massive stars in the universe form.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Article 5 has been triggered only once before in the seven decades of NATO’s existence.
—John Deni, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
But that isn’t the same as wiping his entire existence from the internet as Cherry knows it.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
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Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
What's more, their very existence is proof of the process by which the most massive stars in the universe form.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Article 5 has been triggered only once before in the seven decades of NATO’s existence.
—John Deni, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
But that isn’t the same as wiping his entire existence from the internet as Cherry knows it.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existence
Noun
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Available in four natural-looking shades that are neither too red nor too gray, this whisper-soft powder offers a foolproof way to accentuate your arches and create the illusion of fullness without the reality of smudges or streaks.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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That's a heartbreaking reality witnessed day in, day out at facilities like AGWC Rockin' Rescue.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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With Khris Middleton's veteran presence, Coulibaly's defensive versatility and athleticism are expected to pair with 2025 first-round pick Tre Johnson to form the foundation of the team's wing rotation.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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To link circadian burden to specific health outcomes, the researchers analyzed the prevalence of arthritis, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary heart disease, depression, diabetes, obesity and stroke.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, the prevalence of the injury has decreased with more frequent use of modern turf, which behaves in a way more similar to natural turf.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 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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The study identified eight motivations of poaching, ranging from poaching for trophy parts of an animal to peer pressure to subsistence to opportunistic poaching.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existence. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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