existence
noun
ex·is·tence
ig-ˈzi-stən(t)s 
1
a
: the state or fact of having being especially independently of human consciousness and as contrasted with nonexistence
the existence of other worlds
b
: the manner of being that is common to every mode of being
c
: being with respect to a limiting condition or under a particular aspect
2
: actual or present occurrence
existence of a state of war
Examples of existence in a Sentence
She began to doubt the existence of God.
the existence of UFO's is something that people continue to argue about
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And there's also the existence of the electric hub motor, which also puts the whole drive train in the wheel, but delivers torque in a very reliable and well-understood way.
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Loz Blain
september 23, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
While manatees have no natural predators hunting them, their existence is threatened by human activities, such as boating, the zoo says.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Emmy-nominated for Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, the company has moved to aggressively expand its film and TV slate several years into its existence, as Thompson continues to juggle his commitment to Saturday Night Live with his other projects.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
As a result, Israel preserved its existence without annihilating vast opposition forces.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
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Loz Blain
september 23, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
While manatees have no natural predators hunting them, their existence is threatened by human activities, such as boating, the zoo says.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Emmy-nominated for Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, the company has moved to aggressively expand its film and TV slate several years into its existence, as Thompson continues to juggle his commitment to Saturday Night Live with his other projects.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
As a result, Israel preserved its existence without annihilating vast opposition forces.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for existence
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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/existence. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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