as in absent
not present or in evidence
our perennially nonexistent computer tech is, once again, not here today
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Recent Examples of nonexistent
There’s no official language, but English is the de facto primary language used for government, education and media, so the language barrier is essentially nonexistent.
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Plane outlets are often slow, loose, or even nonexistent, and when delays stack up, a dead phone becomes a real problem—not just an inconvenience.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
During testing, Mythos faced near-nonexistent software defenses that lacked many protections present in the real world—a scenario Martin compares to a soccer forward scoring a goal against the world’s worst goalkeeper.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Others noted that in areas with lower fuel taxes, the savings may be smaller or nonexistent.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Plane outlets are often slow, loose, or even nonexistent, and when delays stack up, a dead phone becomes a real problem—not just an inconvenience.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
During testing, Mythos faced near-nonexistent software defenses that lacked many protections present in the real world—a scenario Martin compares to a soccer forward scoring a goal against the world’s worst goalkeeper.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Others noted that in areas with lower fuel taxes, the savings may be smaller or nonexistent.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonexistent
Adjective
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But the on-loan Manchester United forward is not Flick’s first choice on the wing when Raphinha, who is still out with a hamstring injury, and Yamal are absent.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Orlando has consistently ranked among the top cities with the most severe shortages of affordable housing since the report began in 2019, only absent from the top 10 in 2021.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If your yard is a bit lacking in colorful birds, adding a feeder can help attract all sorts of them.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2026
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But the upper frequencies are still slightly lacking.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Nonexistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonexistent. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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