nonextant

adjective

ˌnän-ˈek-stənt How to pronounce nonextant (audio)
Definition of nonextantnext
as in extinct
no longer existing we know that Renaissance artwork only through copies made by other artists, the original painting being nonextant

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  1. extinct
  2. defunct
  3. gone
  4. expired
  5. departed
Adjective
  • The species has remained unchanged since prehistoric times, finding ways to survive while other species became extinct, according to the San Diego Zoo.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • There are others still who believe that something like a dragon may have actually existed but went extinct, though there’s no real scientific evidence supporting that.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 15 July 2026
Definition of extinct
Adjective
  • The ship was built in 1991 and most recently belonged to the formerly defunct but now reborn luxury line Crystal Cruises; Lindblad acquired the vessel in 2021 and decreased its capacity from 62 to 48 passengers in 26 all-suite accommodations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Court filings show the company’s financial strain stems largely from lease-guarantee exposure on defunct sister stores across the country.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Definition of defunct
Adjective
  • Suddenly, photos, videos, or important documents are just… gone.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
  • Room by room, the author takes us through the house, now long gone.
    — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Definition of gone
Adjective
  • Drivers who park at an expired meter now face an $80 citation, up from $50 a few years ago.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • In March 1995, Sotomayor granted an injunction sought by the NLRB to implement the terms of an expired CBA.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of expired
Adjective
  • Judaism approaches these moments with deep sensitivity, offering guidance not to judge or criticize, but to bring dignity, comfort, and peace—to the soul of the departed and to those left behind.
    — Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of departed
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“Nonextant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonextant. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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