EXTANT Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

extant

adjective

ˈek-stənt

Definition of extant

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 Experts are particularly concerned about the safety of the cheetahs, as no extant cheetah populations coexist with tigers in the wild. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026 Despite the game’s authenticity to real pinball, Space Cadet wasn’t based on an extant physical table, but was merely one part of the Full Tilt! — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026 Armed with his mandate, Lawrence-Bullard started the design ball rolling by eliminating the apartment's extant 12 rooms in favor of two loftlike open floors connected by a spiral staircase. — Nancy Collins, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026 Enter Magnanti, who had spent more than four years studying Bede’s history and was compiling a catalog of extant copies. — Andrea Rosa, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for extant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extant

Adjective

Peck suggests layering curtains over top of the pre-existing blinds in your space, for example.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
More than 30,000 new job postings are added every day, while existing listings are continuously validated to help remove expired and duplicate opportunities.

— William Jones, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of existing

Adjective

On the current forecast track, rain and gusty winds will arrive to the Big Island Saturday night and continue through the beginning of next week.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that American negotiators had agreed to lower the current tariffs on cars and metals from 25% to 15%.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of current

Adjective

Pigs grunt and chickens squawk in the mist, laundry is hung out on the line, and air conditioning is non-existent.

— Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
One of the last remaining checks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement and private-prison contractors running immigration detention centers has all but collapsed, leaving thousands of people trapped in a system with nearly non-existent oversight.

— Vanessa Romo, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of existent

Adjective

Among all the meaningful themes, past and present, one small exchange will stick with me longest.

— David Pollak, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
The Duties of a Bridesmaid The main role of a bridesmaid is to be present throughout the wedding weekend, follow the attire guidelines asked of the wedding party, and be a support to the bride leading up to the big day.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of present

Adjective

The study is ongoing, but interim results found the treatment, Intismeran, met both its primary target of reducing cancer recurrence and its secondary ⁠goal of keeping cancers from spreading to other parts of the body.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Spradling said large events can provide a significant boost, but staffing pressures, parking shortages and rising operating expenses remain ongoing challenges.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026