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

The Kingsway Theatre has no association with any other cinema or entities.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
The cosmos may be speckled with black hole stars, celestial entities that have the properties of both black holes and stars.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of entities

Noun

Other astronomers have questioned whether the current definition goes far enough, particularly as researchers discover rogue planets, brown dwarfs and other unusual objects that blur the boundaries between planets, moons and stars.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Artwork, objects, and textures should reflect you, not a theme.

— Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of objects

Noun

Materials engineered to respond predictably to light could potentially form part of highly sensitive sensing technologies designed to provide earlier warning of hazardous substances.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Though synthetic 7-OH is far more potent and addictive than natural leaf kratom, experts say both substances pose risk for addiction.

— Charles Trepany, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of substances

Noun

This reflects Paris’ difficulty adapting to the region’s new strategic realities, particularly Azerbaijan’s emergence as the preeminent regional actor and Turkey’s expanding role.

— Kamran Bokhari, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Player over/underperformance and injuries are realities in fantasy.

— Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of realities

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