EXISTENTS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

existents

noun

plural of existent

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

On Wednesday, local media reported that India's premier criminal investigation agency filed a case against Bhanu Tatak, the adviser to a group resisting the hydropower project, accusing her of illegally taking funds from foreign entities.

— Mamita Bhandari, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026
An audit by a local activist group of ALPRs reported that at least 290 agencies without data-sharing agreements, as well as out-of-state, federal and nongovernmental entities, had searched the Elk Grove’s Flock data since 2021.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of entities

Noun

Moreover, its ultra-low infrared emissivity suppresses thermal radiation, hiding objects from heat-seeking cameras.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
In this new role, Benabadji has said he is focused on guiding Ginori’s ongoing history, which will move beyond traditional tableware into interiors, decorative objects, hospitality and broader lifestyle categories.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of objects

Noun

From laboratory equipment to the battlefield A fieldable version could eventually give personnel a portable way to assess unknown substances without transporting samples to a laboratory.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Boldenone, one of the substances at issue, has been associated with livestock-production practices and meat-contamination claims in prior anti-doping cases involving athletes competing in Colombia.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of substances

Noun

But thankfully, Lisa Hochstein’s lingerie party sets things back on course.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Venus in your daily-life zone connects awkwardly with Uranus in your sign, increasing your appetite for novelty, movement, or a different way of doing things.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of things

Noun

Before the City Council now is an ordinance that strikes that balance of addressing industry-specific realities while enhancing outdoor worker protections for a warming climate.

— Maria Hadden, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Policies that recognize both realities are part of building and keeping a strong workforce.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of realities

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