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as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
to some people, angels are as existent as aardvarks or astronomers
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as in existing
having being at the present time
the coelacanth is one existent fish that was once thought to be entirely extinct
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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
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Their pass rush right now is almost non-existent among edge rushers such as Chop Robinson, Josh Uche, David Ojabo and Derrick McLendon.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
The fear that people might vote twice is unfounded, would be quickly discovered, and thus is non-existent.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The almost non-existent atmosphere of the moon.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Such struggles have been non-existent when Oettinger faces his home-state team.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Their pass rush right now is almost non-existent among edge rushers such as Chop Robinson, Josh Uche, David Ojabo and Derrick McLendon.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
The fear that people might vote twice is unfounded, would be quickly discovered, and thus is non-existent.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The almost non-existent atmosphere of the moon.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existent
Adjective
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There are actual suites as well, ranging from 1,200 to 2,000 square feet with larger separate living areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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That means technology in many cases has more relevance than the actual content on the screen.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Regardless of any pre-existing surplus, the Broncos are known among agents across the NFL as a premier destination for undrafted clients.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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Like Weeks and Heelan, Edwards was invited to test for Eternally Yours because of a pre-existing connection.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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The majority of those admitted last year joined in January before the administration handover, Skelly said, adding that no new entities at all have been added since August.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Cox is also being cited by a much smaller entity known as Yout, which operates a website that can be used to convert YouTube videos into downloadable audio files.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s no real way around historical McCarthyism.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Later in the day, the menu shifts to a mix of Chinese and international dishes, but the view is the real star.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The Conservatives, the oldest extant political party in the world, held power for 14 years before Starmer led Labour to a landslide victory in 2024.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
7 May 2026
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Mainstream scholarship largely rejects speculation about the playwright’s identity because Shakespeare’s name appears on some 50 extant documents and because he was mentioned by several contemporaries, notably Jonson.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Three-dimensional ads that look like physical objects in the road?—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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Many of the looks on display come from a collection of around 1,500 fashion objects and historical costumes from two Swiss collectors, Martin Kamer and Wolfgang Ruf, that the KGM acquired in 2003; Kamer was a costume designer and Ruf ran a gallery trading historical textiles.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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This story has been updated to correct a factual error.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Among Friday’s industry crowd were BBC chief content officer Kate Phillips; BBC Studios CEO Tom Fussell; Zai Bennett, CEO of BBC Studios Global Content; and Kate Ward, managing director, factual at BBC Studios.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Stronger communities are built when mental-health services move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches and recognize the emotional, social, cultural and practical realities people face every day.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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In reality, clubs don’t progress all the way.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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“Existent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existent. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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