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 But more often, the new institution ends up competing with its still extant predecessor. — Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Thus far this century, several fundamental changes in the healthcare system have succeeded in getting passed in Congress, perhaps in part due to their working more or less within the confines of an extant system. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for extant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extant

Adjective

While Voicemod’s technology allows for the alteration of voices, the Disney activation will let users use and share only pre-existing sounds.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
The parties have met twice since and still have not settled on how existing treaties should govern the technique.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of existing

Adjective

Instead of relying on an external mechanical tool to move the molecule, the current itself powers the motion.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
If the current odds in all those states hold, the Democrats would win 18 out of 35 races and shift the majority from 53-47 for the Republicans to 52-48 for the Democrats.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of current

Adjective

Yourex originally faced five felony charges, but pleaded guilty in April to a misdemeanor count of knowingly registering a non-existent person to vote.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Their running game has been almost non-existent this season, especially compared to last year.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of existent

Adjective

Multiple bulk containers of sauces and dips in walk-in cooler nearest back loading area have unhandled utensils present in product for dispensing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
New regulations starting in 2027 will also limit tax credits for certain lawfully present immigrants, which could result in an additional 1 million uninsured individuals over time.

— Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of present

Adjective

Raman has portrayed Bass as a weak and ineffective leader, pointing to her handling of the Palisades fire, the homelessness crisis and the city’s ongoing struggle to deliver basic services.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
The raid was reportedly part of an ongoing Department of Justice investigation into potential immigration fraud.

— Connor Greene, Time, 1 Nov. 2026