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as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
to some people, angels are as existent as aardvarks or astronomers
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as in existing
having being at the present time
the coelacanth is one existent fish that was once thought to be entirely extinct
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as in entity
one that has a real and independent existence
other worlds are existents that are generally taken for granted in works of science fiction
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Recent Examples of existent
Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 20 Jan. 2026
In other words, the bezels are really thin, almost to the point of being non-existent.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
All Allen did against the Jaguars, on the biggest stage and under the brightest lights of the playoffs, was put together one of his best days of the season, on a day where the running game was close to non-existent.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Fraud and abuse are merely the cost of social progress, and empathy for the burden their agendas place on hard-working Marylanders is all but non-existent.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
If your linen closet is small or non-existent, Quintana says plastic bins are an optimal solution for storing extra sheets and towels.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 20 Jan. 2026
In other words, the bezels are really thin, almost to the point of being non-existent.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
All Allen did against the Jaguars, on the biggest stage and under the brightest lights of the playoffs, was put together one of his best days of the season, on a day where the running game was close to non-existent.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Fraud and abuse are merely the cost of social progress, and empathy for the burden their agendas place on hard-working Marylanders is all but non-existent.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existent
Adjective
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There’s no better time for a summer camp slasher to hit theaters than during actual summer.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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County leaders have contended their actual costs are $180 per day.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While pre-existing issues are not covered, homeowners will find comprehensive coverage for aging appliances and home systems at a reasonable price.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Latest Tech Upgrading to the newest tech release can add unnecessary excess, especially when existing devices are still working well.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But as a wise man once said, profit is the price of admission to the future (except for entities with the power to tax).—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Calling out corporate entities and concentration of power as enemies also appears to be a winning strategy for Democrats in their messaging tactics.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The singer slowly made his way down the stage, stopping by La Casita, popularized during the singer’s recent world tour, and even witnessed a couple’s real wedding.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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His only real path to election is as the Sandy Koufax of the 21st century.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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George is currently extant in a horrific form; the trademark having been bought by a conspiracy-theorist lawyer some years ago.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Most car people would be challenged to count on the fingers of one hand the few British luxury car brands still extant (as distinct from pure sports cars like McLaren, Lotus, and Morgan).—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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At some point, those fuel sources will be exhausted, no further energy will be naturally extracted from what remains within them, and those once-brilliant objects will fade away into darkness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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From a design perspective, that reinforces Ratti’s desire to keep the emphasis on the flame itself and not the object.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Court could also choose to remand the case for further proceedings, sending it back to a lower court to address any possible legal or factual errors.—
Dianne Gallagher,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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In its appeal, Woodland Park Communities argues the hearing examiner made legal and factual errors that resulted in an excessive and unauthorized penalty.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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As Zelensky spoke, video footage played on the wall behind him showing new Ukrainian technology taking out Russian drones – harsh reality contrasting with the policy wonkery in the room.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Too many families feel ignored while policies are made that don’t reflect their needs, values, or lived reality.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Existent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existent. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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