1
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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2
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
Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2023
The Cowboys had four blocks and the Sooners were non-existent in the paint.
—Andrew Tineo, Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2023
Brief protests were snuffed out by police at the start of the war and now are all but non-existent.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2023
It’s been by necessity and the chemistry that comes from having a veteran-laden team has been non-existent.
—Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
Diplomatic relations between the three countries — which resulted in the successful suspension of the North’s nuclear program as negotiated by former U.S. President Donald Trump — have stalled, and peace talks are non-existent under President Biden.
—Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2023
The Cowboys had four blocks and the Sooners were non-existent in the paint.
—Andrew Tineo, Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2023
Brief protests were snuffed out by police at the start of the war and now are all but non-existent.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2023
It’s been by necessity and the chemistry that comes from having a veteran-laden team has been non-existent.
—Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existent
Adjective
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While there are no actual doors dividing living spaces in this condo, the arched doorways are covered by thick privacy curtains to cordon each space off from one another.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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Both chambers must approve it before lawmakers can begin building out the legislation with actual policy.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One such entity with a story worth telling is West Texas Counseling & Guidance, (WTCG).—
Jack Fowler,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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This result is also consistent with other findings from the study such as enrollees’ satisfaction with care being similar between for-profit and nonprofit entities.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Following Hailey’s response to the content creator, fans praised the Rhode founder for giving real, relatable feedback.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Two days later, a real icon in James L. Brooks took the Colosseum stage to agree with him.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is where one of the biggest challenges lay, extant garments are nonexistent and there are not a lot of surviving images from ancient times which show what people were wearing.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Read More: The Permian Extinction: Life on Earth Nearly Disappeared During the ‘Great Dying’ Success in Warm Waters Applying evidence from experiments on extant marine animals, the team populated their model with the modern relatives of the creatures of the end-Permian era.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Baer’s thick stretcher paintings were never meant to thrust the medium into the domain of sculpture or even the object.—
Sarah K. Rich,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Place another clean, white towel on the area and weigh it down with a heavy object to press out any residual moisture.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the most glaring factual error is the below, which says the Houthis killed three Americans last January.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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However, some of the most nefarious uses are increasingly in healthcare, where accurate, factual information and trust are critically important to good outcomes.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In reality, both analyst teams overestimated Tesla’s free cash flows in the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The conditioning of keeping potential moviegoers at home with streaming is a reality.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Voters are not famous for their patience or, as Joe Biden could explain, their fondness for higher prices, something that’s true even if this is a one-off adjustment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
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That versatility is, in a lot of ways, the true beauty of unicorns.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Existent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existent. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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