1
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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2
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
The strategy has paid off for the airlines, hotel brands, and food and beverage companies that have reported strong demand for their extant and newer premium offerings since fall 2025 — even as sales for their standard and discount products slow down.
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
More than 1,300 chiton species are known to science, and more extant species exist than extinct ones.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
George is currently extant in a horrific form; the trademark having been bought by a conspiracy-theorist lawyer some years ago.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Most car people would be challenged to count on the fingers of one hand the few British luxury car brands still extant (as distinct from pure sports cars like McLaren, Lotus, and Morgan).
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
More than 1,300 chiton species are known to science, and more extant species exist than extinct ones.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
George is currently extant in a horrific form; the trademark having been bought by a conspiracy-theorist lawyer some years ago.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Most car people would be challenged to count on the fingers of one hand the few British luxury car brands still extant (as distinct from pure sports cars like McLaren, Lotus, and Morgan).
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extant
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Eco efforts For eco effort, Architect Tomoyuki Sakakida preferred to use pre-existing materials, and tried to steer away from more extractive mining and quarrying methods.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The new galleries will be located next to the Brooklyn Museum’s pre-existing Beaux-Arts Court, and the inaugural installation is planned to flow into the museum’s Egyptian art galleries.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Apr. 2026
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The county gave Sunshine Gasoline, the current owner of the Chevron gas station and one of Florida’s largest gas companies, about four months to produce an interim report and nine months to do a full investigation from the discovery in early March.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Maybe about a sixth of the current cost.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their pass rush right now is almost non-existent among edge rushers such as Chop Robinson, Josh Uche, David Ojabo and Derrick McLendon.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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The fear that people might vote twice is unfounded, would be quickly discovered, and thus is non-existent.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Sacramento Regional Transit ambassadors — charged with keeping peace and taking fares on the light rail — are not present for every train ride.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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New Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley revealed Tuesday afternoon, after taking players through meetings in the morning, Achane was not present.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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The grant builds on the bank’s ongoing community engagement in the city that houses its largest workforce, Wells Fargo said.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Only negotiations will, namely the ongoing efforts led by regional partners.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Extant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extant. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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