as in entities
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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Noun
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Wexner and his charitable entities have given more than $200 million to Ohio State, his alma mater, which has, in turn, honored him through the naming of its football facility, medical center and the Wexner Center for Arts.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026 -
The state high court adopted the now-familiar ABC test hiring entities generally must meet to classify a worker as an independent contractor.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Decorative accents like pottery, tabletop objects, and sculptural decor add personality and a sense of craftsmanship without overwhelming a space, helping rooms feel personal and thoughtfully assembled.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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PrimeSense, Maizels' prior startup, developed technology that allowed sensors to detect the distance between objects, and was integrated into Apple's Face ID sensor starting in 2017.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At the city of Detroit's request, EPA assisted in investigating and removing the hazardous substances.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Investigators are still processing the scene and investigating the materials that were found inside, including whether they may have been mixed with other substances, but Modica said investigators believe the energetic powder sparked the explosion.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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But those are very different things.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Anything tied to the royals will always draw some interest, which actually underscores how difficult things are for Harry and Meghan, as even their titles no longer seem enough to attract audiences to lackluster projects.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Rather than turn them into a harsh awakening, however, writer-director Walter Thompson-Hernández makes a refreshing point of holding fast to big dreams and bits of poetry anyway — not to deny the realities of life, but to embrace it in all its bittersweet richness.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Given the differences in Western and Eastern beauty standards, and the realities of setting a romance in the hockey world, neither Shane nor Ilya fit the mold of BL’s feminine, willowy bishonen.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Existents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existents. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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