Definition of existentnext

existent

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noun

as in entity
one that has a real and independent existence other worlds are existents that are generally taken for granted in works of science fiction

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Recent Examples of existent
Adjective
Not only will gameplay feel ultra-smooth, but the gap between your physical reaction time and on-screen move will border on non-existent. Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026 But aside from the virtually non-existent rear visibility and my tendency to unconsciously favor the left side of the lane due to the car’s central seating position, the 21C is remarkably easy to acclimate to. Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 These fraudulent sites often mimic legitimate stores or rank high in search results, tricking desperate consumers into buying non-existent AC units. Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 At this point, the Cubs’ starting depth is nearly non-existent. Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for existent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for existent
Adjective
  • Tate’s case previously included three counts of rape, four counts of actual bodily harm, two counts of human trafficking and one count of controlling prostitution for gain.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 July 2026
  • Now, here are two guys who know how to build, if not quite an actual Underground Railroad, one hell of a funicular.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 2026
Adjective
  • And on May 26, a 44-year-old male with pre-existing conditions had back pain on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a log ride with a dramatic drop.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • Paramount has agreed to a request from 12 states to link their federal antitrust case to a pre-existing suit brought by Paramount+ subscribers.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • The complaint specifically highlights Barros’ current role leading the MCCA — a quasi–state entity in which DCAMM officials sit on its Board of Directors.
    Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The offer cannot be combined with any other offer and is limited to one cash bonus per business entity.
    Dan Avery, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Adjective
  • Now, more Americans are beginning to make the roughly three-hour car ride from Santo Domingo, trading the predictability of Punta Cana for something more real.
    Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Our research and experiences, along with that of other experts, show these two services can make a real difference.
    Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Adjective
  • Experts are particularly concerned about the safety of the cheetahs, as no extant cheetah populations coexist with tigers in the wild.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026
  • Despite the game’s authenticity to real pinball, Space Cadet wasn’t based on an extant physical table, but was merely one part of the Full Tilt!
    Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Among those shaping the field is Sal Aaron, director of David Aaron Gallery in London, which specializes in fossils, antiquities, and natural history objects.
    George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
Adjective
  • Sanders noted that the president’s proclamation, which imposed a partial travel ban on holders of Antigua and Barbuda passports, contained several factual errors.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • The service has launched on the App Store, Google Play and a dedicated website with more than 100 titles across crime, drama, reality, dating, factual entertainment and docs.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • And now, those warnings have become reality, with the employees working to rein in a growing cyclospora outbreak in the Midwest, forced to do more with less.
    Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Commercial strategy and national influence are intertwined, and America’s competitors act on that reality every day.
    David Bohigian, Fortune, 19 July 2026

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“Existent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existent. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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