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 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 Enter Magnanti, who had spent over four years studying Bede's history and was compiling a catalog of extant copies. — CBS News, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for extant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extant

Adjective

Autonomy is increasingly being treated as a means of changing how existing vehicles are used rather than simply as a new type of weapon.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
Taking a pre-existing movie and branding it as a sequel to a totally unrelated Hollywood hit was common practice in Italy from the late 1970s until the mid-’90s.

— Katie Rife, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of existing

Adjective

Such is a reality of a salary-cap — and in the Heat’s current case, hard-cap — league that forces choices.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
In April, the Department of Justice indicted 10 current and former Mexican officials, including a Morena party official, on charges related to drug trafficking and weapons offenses.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of current

Adjective

Sports teams are historically valued on multiples of revenue because profits can be low or non-existent.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Being a Cameroonian or African artist in 2026 means, first and foremost, living and working on a continent where artistic infrastructure is virtually non-existent.

— Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of existent

Adjective

That setup no longer felt like enough for the final, and Garrecht-Williams’ arranged watchalong remains a camp highlight for those present.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
In an indication of the speech’s importance, all seven members of China’s powerful politburo standing committee, along with retired party and state leaders, were all present, according to state TV footage.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of present

Adjective

The sheriff's office said the investigation into the Fred Mountain Fire remains ongoing and additional charges may be filed.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Johnson has appreciated the ongoing investment of his starting quarterback and his willingness to take on as much as has been thrown at him.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026