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 Red dwarfs are very volatile bodies, giving off enormous amounts of X-rays and ultraviolet energy, both of which can destroy extant life or prevent it from getting started in the first place. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 16 July 2026 After Rogers left his job at the store, husband and wife had a go at a similar scheme, shilling aluminum cookware for the company Wear-Ever Aluminum (still extant as WearEver Cookware). — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for extant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extant

Adjective

The new penalties align with pre-existing rules on Singapore’s subway system.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
These would vary from game-to-game, but generally encompass pre-existing events like boss fights, loading screens, and transitions out of cutscenes.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of existing

Adjective

Before automatically reaching for the next achievement, notice how the current direction actually feels.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
By changing the current sent to the motor, the researchers can set its jump height with single-centimeter accuracy.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of current

Adjective

An intuitive physical dial makes on-the-fly volume adjustments effortless, and with a battery lasting up to 100 hours between charges, downtime is virtually non-existent.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
In terms of a non-existent official response, HBO and Warner Bros Discovery were radio silent about the White House’s snagging of Green Lantern this weekend.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of existent

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Fungal or Bacterial Stress Suzano says fungal or bacterial stress can be identified by its distinct brown or black leaf spots that may have a yellow halo around them or present with a white powder.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Back in present day, John has managed to exhume Hal’s body and retrieve the decommissioned power ring, awakening the Halogram to get his help opening the lockbox in the storage unit.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of present

Adjective

Lawmakers’ growing reluctance to fulfill Hegseth’s eye-popping budget request reflects real intraparty concerns about his leadership, his relationship with Congress, and the ongoing war with Iran.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the investigation is ongoing and praised authorities.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2026