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
Other times, doctors just made up a nonexistent illness.
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Eric Boodman, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026
Outside of alumnus John Stockton, almost nonexistent.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Imagine a time when things were quiet, slow and the hustle and bustle of city living was nonexistent.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Insomnia, light and noise sensitivity, and a nonexistent circadian rhythm mean that sleeping for me while in a plane, train, or car is a test of patience and luck.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
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Eric Boodman, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026
Outside of alumnus John Stockton, almost nonexistent.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Imagine a time when things were quiet, slow and the hustle and bustle of city living was nonexistent.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Insomnia, light and noise sensitivity, and a nonexistent circadian rhythm mean that sleeping for me while in a plane, train, or car is a test of patience and luck.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nonexistent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonexistent
Adjective
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In a new documentary, the band revealed that Jin is absent from the songwriting credits on the record because of prior tour obligations that kept him from the bulk of their writing sessions.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2026
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The committee, which has one vacant seat, failed to support a recommendation that the county approve the new lease on a 3-3 vote with two members absent, said Chair Cliff Kaiser.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Loro Parque, a zoo on the island of Tenerife, offers a clean and safe environment, expert care and proper mental and social stimulation that Wikie and Keijo are desperately lacking.—
Valerie Greene,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Financial vulnerability in Cook County has declined modestly since 2022, with fewer households reporting having less than a week of savings and fewer lacking confidence in reaching long-term goals.—
Jennifer Tescher,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Nonexistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonexistent. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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