EXISTENCES 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 After that, its existence was officially declassified to the surprise of absolutely no one. — David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 Here’s everything to know about Diana’s backup wedding dress, including why its existence was kept secret from the bride herself. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 The Indiana Hoosiers have been a recruiting doormat for the entire existence of industry rankings and recruiting services. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The scene set them up for Season 3 (and Season 4), where Daniel and Helen’s adventures in more contemporary times offer clues to the Silo’s existence. — Daron James, IndieWire, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for existence

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Noun

The reality is the childhood vaccination schedule was not created by coincidence.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Trump posts, traders pounce Traders profit when prices jump up or down, and with his taste for cliffhangers, threats and policy reversals, America’s only reality-TV president provides plenty of potentially market-moving content.

— Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 2 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

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Weighing an average of 3,150 pounds, the whales have been hunted for subsistence, commerce and sport.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
The near-death experience forces her to confront her sense of isolation out in the prairie, where life is defined by subsistence.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

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