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a
: the quality or state of having existence
a social movement that came into being in the 1960s
artistic form comes into being only when two elements are successfully fused—
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b(1)
: something that is conceivable and hence capable of existing
(2)
: something that actually exists
(3)
: the totality of existing things
c
: conscious existence : life
2
: the qualities that constitute an existent thing : essence
I knew it was true in the core of my being.
especially
: personality
3
: a living thing
sentient beings
a mythical being
: present
—used in the phrase for the time being
plans to remain single for the time being
being
4 of 4present participle of be
Examples of being in a Sentence
Noun
a social movement that was brought into being in the 1960s
I knew it was true in the core of my being.
Conjunction
being as how I paid for lunch, I'd appreciate it if you picked up the tab for dinner
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 June 2025
For the time being, legislation is aimed at improving these flaws.
—Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
For the time being, your royalty payments will continue to be processed and distributed through HSG’s system and your current account access remains unchanged.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
There are others — such as Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins — who remain under consideration, but for the time being, Arsenal’s focus is on Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Ditching the threat of Beatrix Hasp has given the writers and Charlie room to stretch their wings, and at least for the time being, Poker Face is firing on all cylinders.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 June 2025
For the time being, legislation is aimed at improving these flaws.
—Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
For the time being, your royalty payments will continue to be processed and distributed through HSG’s system and your current account access remains unchanged.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
There are others — such as Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins — who remain under consideration, but for the time being, Arsenal’s focus is on Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2025
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“Being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/being. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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