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
The United States was Triumph’s most promising market, and because convertibles were nearly legislated out of existence at the time due to misguided Department of Transportation (DOT) roll-over worries, Triumph launched the TR7 as a coupe.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
By harnessing virtual particles that constantly blink in and out of existence, a new type of sensor can detect infinitesimal vibrations to identify molecules.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Sep. 2025
The Wall Street Journal first reported the existence of the criminal investigation.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
For starters, Juno collected key information that motivated the Europa Clipper mission’s existence.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
By harnessing virtual particles that constantly blink in and out of existence, a new type of sensor can detect infinitesimal vibrations to identify molecules.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Sep. 2025
The Wall Street Journal first reported the existence of the criminal investigation.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
For starters, Juno collected key information that motivated the Europa Clipper mission’s existence.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existence
Noun
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Because none of that reality matters.—
Matt Hayes,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
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But in reality, the impact of a love triangle like Belly’s is destabilizing to the entire family.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Beyoncé’s Partnership with Ulta Having established itself as an award-winning collection, Cécred expanded and joined Ulta Beauty’s brand portfolio in 2025, launching in over 1,400 stores nationwide and continuing to maintain its presence through its main website to offer exclusive brand deals.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those aged 18 to 24 had the highest prevalence of e-cigarette usage, while those aged from 45 to 64 years old had the highest prevalence of cigarette smoking, the CDC report found.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Advances in the production and distribution of this kind of content have also increased the prevalence of sci-fi shows on streaming channels like Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV+.—
Nick Foster
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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The new study, published in Nature, analyzes the risks these toxins pose to animals like clams, fish, and even whales, which some Alaska Native communities harvest for subsistence purposes.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
24 July 2025
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The Arctic tribal communities that collected the samples are still fully reliant on marine resources for subsistence, Lefebvre said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existence. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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