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 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 The Conservatives, the oldest extant political party in the world, held power for 14 years before Starmer led Labour to a landslide victory in 2024. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for extant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extant

Adjective

For that reason, the law forbids using the new funding simply to maintain existing levels.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
The series was developed by Sudeikis, Lawrence, Kelly and Hunt, and is based on the pre-existing format and characters from NBC Sports.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 July 2026

Definition of existing

Adjective

Also make sure all parts are present, and ask to see the telescope set-up if possible.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The past-present juxtapositions—of bodies, circumstances, attitudes, and even film stock—made for a sly and poignant ode to (or lament over) time’s passage.

— Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of present

Adjective

The ongoing housing crisis, characterized by soaring rents and unattainable mortgages, is profoundly disrupting communities, forcing displacement and severing crucial relationships.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The facility is believed to not yet be operational, with construction ongoing.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026