1
as in existing
having being at the present time
a celebrated author who is generally regarded as America's greatest novelist extant
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
when people envisage the future, they often base their predictions on the assumption that extant trends will continue indefinitely
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Recent Examples of extant
Enter Magnanti, who had spent over four years studying Bede's history and was compiling a catalog of extant copies.
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CBS News,
17 May 2026
The Conservatives, the oldest extant political party in the world, held power for 14 years before Starmer led Labour to a landslide victory in 2024.
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Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
7 May 2026
Advertisement In the course of its analysis, SAM found 20 telltale molecules, none of which were proof of extant or even past biology, but many of which could be related.
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Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
21 Apr. 2026
With $300,000 in state funding, groups including the WeGOJA Foundation and Conservation Voters of South Carolina have begun studying six extant schools, aiming to preserve and potentially reopen them as public history sites.
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Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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CBS News,
17 May 2026
The Conservatives, the oldest extant political party in the world, held power for 14 years before Starmer led Labour to a landslide victory in 2024.
—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
7 May 2026
Advertisement In the course of its analysis, SAM found 20 telltale molecules, none of which were proof of extant or even past biology, but many of which could be related.
—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
21 Apr. 2026
With $300,000 in state funding, groups including the WeGOJA Foundation and Conservation Voters of South Carolina have begun studying six extant schools, aiming to preserve and potentially reopen them as public history sites.
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Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extant
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Choose from pre-existing design inspiration or ask for a custom look!
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That means civil legal aid groups would rely on a finite source of pre-existing, non-replenishing funds that will eventually run out.
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The union says it’s already made concessions at the bargaining table but with little offered in return to improve current conditions and wages.
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That’s because the annual body count associated with rail shipment is near non-existent.
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At this point, the Cubs’ starting depth is nearly non-existent.
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Parisi argued that Blake Rakela acted in self-defense and was protecting his girlfriend and father, who were both present when Styles allegedly threatened them while holding a tire iron.
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The press event was organized by his congressional office, but his campaign staff also was present — as was Luke Bronin, the former Hartford mayor challenging Larson.
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Amid the ongoing domestic assault investigation, Mortensen filed for a protective order against Paul on March 19, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
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The talks come after the Qatari prime minister met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Tuesday to discuss ongoing US-Iran talks and regional developments.
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“Extant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extant. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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