1
as in existing
having being at the present time
a celebrated author who is generally regarded as America's greatest novelist extant
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
when people envisage the future, they often base their predictions on the assumption that extant trends will continue indefinitely
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Recent Examples of extant
The extant objects which have survived the decades since WWII, we’re used to them being easily identifiable, simple to classify.
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
More broadly, the study invites comparisons between the megalodon and its iconic extant relative, the great white shark.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Yet a strong, and entirely distinct, island culture is extant.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 May 2025
The vibrant spirit of the island is also extant across the property’s three new restaurants and bars, like the panoramic terrace bar ideal for sipping sundowners and snacking on crudo.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 13 May 2025
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
More broadly, the study invites comparisons between the megalodon and its iconic extant relative, the great white shark.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Yet a strong, and entirely distinct, island culture is extant.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 May 2025
The vibrant spirit of the island is also extant across the property’s three new restaurants and bars, like the panoramic terrace bar ideal for sipping sundowners and snacking on crudo.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extant
Adjective
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Like most extended car warranty providers, CarShield excludes pre-existing conditions that existed before your warranty took effect, as well as damage resulting from poor maintenance, neglect or intentional abuse.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Along with Young, Hooker also has pre-existing relationships with offensive linemen Cade Mays and Yosh Nijman and tight end James Mitchell dating back to his college days.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His current district, spanning the northeastern Sacramento suburbs and Lake Tahoe, runs hundreds of miles south to Death Valley.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Emery is more articulate than many, and debating the fairness of the current system is a worthy endeavour, but even that snippet was rooted in a generous interpretation of ‘good management’.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Chiefs’ pass rush was non-existent, bringing Justin Herbert to the ground only once in the 21 dropbacks — and that came on a technicality.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The normal pomp and circumstance that comes with a title game was non-existent that year and capacity at Hard Rock Stadium for the game — Alabama beat Ohio State 52-24 — was limited to 20 percent.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In Texas, capital murder comes into play when aggravating factors are present, such as the victim being under 15 years old.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images Warmer temperatures in the English Channel, where the Paluel plant draws from, mean that conditions for jellyfish reproduction are far easier, and there are more swarms present in the water to potentially disrupt the energy network.—
Theo Burman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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As catalysts for the upgrade, the bank cited sustainable same-store sales growth potential and ongoing marketing efforts.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Extant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extant. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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