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

The celebrities often have pre-existing relationships and feuds that can guide accusations.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Common exclusions can include pre-existing conditions, improper maintenance or installation, structural problems and certain issues involving rust, corrosion or sediment buildup.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of existing

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

Adjective

Law enforcement was present along with a crowd of about a hundred protesters.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
About 60 present and past members of the Aurora Lamplighter Chorus and Elgin’s Fox Valley Harmonizers gathered in August to celebrate each group’s 80th anniversary.

— Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of present

Adjective

In an interview conducted Friday by The Associated Press from outside Iran, Mohammadi said Iranians are grappling with multiple crises stemming from the ongoing war and deepening economic pressure.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Money to rebuild South Los Angeles schools The school district has moved forward with its ongoing school reconstruction and modernization program, backed by $9 billion in voter bonds.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026