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
  • This means the nonprofit governing entity—which is legally bound to prioritize the nonprofit mission over share price—can divest its equity stake at any time and still control the board.
    Orson Aguilar, Fortune, 22 July 2026
  • State business records show Croom filed paperwork to create both entities and holds roles at each.
    Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Adjective
  • The stage will combine an LED volume wall, advanced camera tracking and real-time 3D engines to blend physical sets and actors with digital environments.
    Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • But beyond those dates, bookings for June 10 through July 19 totaled 430K nights, roughly flat compared to last year, suggesting no real uplift on those days, Linda Rollins, an AirDNA research analyst told the Miami Herald.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Adjective
  • Red dwarfs are very volatile bodies, giving off enormous amounts of X-rays and ultraviolet energy, both of which can destroy extant life or prevent it from getting started in the first place.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 16 July 2026
  • After Rogers left his job at the store, husband and wife had a go at a similar scheme, shilling aluminum cookware for the company Wear-Ever Aluminum (still extant as WearEver Cookware).
    Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • People, some who may have never seen drugs in their lives, thought the falling object was cocaine.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 21 July 2026
  • The structure also supports the kind of smooth, repeatable opening and closing action that many EDC enthusiasts value, whether the knife is being used for a quick package opening or carried as a tactile mechanical object throughout the day.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 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 24 Jul. 2026.

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