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
Released at midnight Friday (July 11) — just a few hours after the pop star announced its existence — Bieber’s seventh studio album features 21 new songs.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 July 2025
Anti-Semitism runs deep within the Iranian regime’s ideology, and opposition to Israel’s existence is among the Islamic Republic’s core principles.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Moen says the congregation developed its own approach in its early years of existence that seemed to be palatable to its members and blessed by most of the Orthodox rabbis who have examined the question.
—Dan Fellner, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
The Court Jeweller explained that the mere existence of the Boucheron came as a surprise to many, as it had never been worn in public by the Queen Mother or Queen Elizabeth herself.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 4 July 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 July 2025
Anti-Semitism runs deep within the Iranian regime’s ideology, and opposition to Israel’s existence is among the Islamic Republic’s core principles.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Moen says the congregation developed its own approach in its early years of existence that seemed to be palatable to its members and blessed by most of the Orthodox rabbis who have examined the question.
—Dan Fellner, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
The Court Jeweller explained that the mere existence of the Boucheron came as a surprise to many, as it had never been worn in public by the Queen Mother or Queen Elizabeth herself.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existence
Noun
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Because when reality becomes negotiable, power goes not to the wise or the capable — but to whoever best embodies the mood of the moment.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
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To many, Newsom also comes across as slick and glib rather than sincere, someone who bends reality to portray California and himself as leaders to be emulated.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The brand will maintain a presence at SummerSlam, WWE’s biggest summer event, which this year becomes a two-night spectacular on August 2 and 3 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT
Updated July 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Britt, of Alabama, said that tech companies should be prohibited from using algorithms to direct certain types of content to young people between the ages of 13 and 17, citing statistics showing the prevalence of suicidal ideation among teenagers and young women, in particular.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
16 July 2025
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While young people reported high levels of loneliness as well, those above the age of 45 reported a slightly higher prevalence of loneliness.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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If that determination is made, the U.S. Marshal must arrange for the transportation or furnish the cost, along with providing subsistence expenses incurred in traveling to court.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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Born in 1941, Fuller grew up on a subsistence cotton farm near Beebe, Arkansas.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
8 July 2025
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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existence. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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