EXISTENCE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

existence

noun

ig-ˈzi-stən(t)s

Definition of existence

as in reality

the fact of being or of being real the existence of UFO's is something that people continue to argue about

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Recent Examples of existence More often, though, the mood is more one of resignation to a hardscrabble existence that also has its pleasures. — Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 The existence of that codec in Android made one of the zero-click attacks possible. — Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 Some are hopeful that the implementation of the plan would alleviate their daily miserable existence and improve conditions. — Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 The existence of the task force was first reported by The New York Times. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for existence

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Noun

Built for the Experience Economy The business reality of resort retail is that having a captive audience doesn’t guarantee a shopping audience.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Although apartments vary in configuration, their designs — two students to a bedroom — represent the reality that colleges and universities must compete on housing — in addition to academic programs and athletics.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of reality

Noun

Despite its prevalence and severity, researchers have struggled to get resources.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
Kreutzer was inspired to write Gentle Monster after reading an article about the undetected prevalence of predators, working on it in the immediate aftermath of that scandal.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of prevalence

Noun

The group had been living a subsistence lifestyle for about a decade.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026
For example, the agriculture sector has become more dynamic during the war because the economy has shifted toward subsistence and away from higher-productivity activity.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of subsistence

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