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
At that point, the country was known for its eco-lodges and beach hotels, but high-level luxury was virtually nonexistent.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The chances of him signing a contract extension with the Reds, meanwhile, are almost nonexistent.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The service is currently funded by ads — some from pharmaceutical and medical device companies — on its app and website, though many of the clinicians interviewed for this article remarked that the ads were either unobtrusive or nonexistent.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Lewis had a successful solo career, her breakup with Sennett left some lasting scars, professionally and personally, and communication between the two camps seemed largely nonexistent.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The chances of him signing a contract extension with the Reds, meanwhile, are almost nonexistent.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The service is currently funded by ads — some from pharmaceutical and medical device companies — on its app and website, though many of the clinicians interviewed for this article remarked that the ads were either unobtrusive or nonexistent.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Lewis had a successful solo career, her breakup with Sennett left some lasting scars, professionally and personally, and communication between the two camps seemed largely nonexistent.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonexistent
Adjective
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Or about Evan Mobley going absent for stretches of Game 2.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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Former Prince Andrew was absent from the lineup as he was stripped of his royal duties in 2019 amid controversy surrounding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Maresca’s raw qualifications, however, are somewhat lacking.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Not just any type of bus, but a marshrutka—a crowded, rumbling, claustrophobic Soviet holdover minibus, solidly built with steel girding and equally lacking in shock absorbers and seat padding.—
Irene Zabytko
May 7,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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“Nonexistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonexistent. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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