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
Information gleaned from the tomb also confirms the existence of other early Egyptian kings in the surrounding enclosure.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2025
The researchers ruled out the existence of other planets within the habitable zone of Barnard's Star.
MORE: Parade of planets this month will feature celestial bodies in alignment
The planets are difficult to detect because their stars shine so brightly next to them, the researchers said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2025
Assyrians continue to face systematic dispossession as well as threats against their existence in their homeland.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Despite facing persecution from both the Russian invaders and, at times, their fellow Ukrainians, these brave souls have shown resilience in the fight for their country’s freedom… and their very existence!
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2025
The researchers ruled out the existence of other planets within the habitable zone of Barnard's Star.
MORE: Parade of planets this month will feature celestial bodies in alignment
The planets are difficult to detect because their stars shine so brightly next to them, the researchers said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2025
Assyrians continue to face systematic dispossession as well as threats against their existence in their homeland.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Despite facing persecution from both the Russian invaders and, at times, their fellow Ukrainians, these brave souls have shown resilience in the fight for their country’s freedom… and their very existence!
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existence
Noun
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The conditioning of keeping potential moviegoers at home with streaming is a reality.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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Tori Spelling is known for starring in a generation-defining teen drama, several reality TV shows, and B-movies like Scary Movie 2 and The Last Sharknado.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The back plate can help give any simple style a bit more presence and interest.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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The former Michigan standout would be a big presence on Green Bay’s defensive line. 24).—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The growing prevalence of physical AI applications is expected to increase compute requirements, and Moore pointed out that this trend could in turn increase demand for silicon, systems, memory and other machines.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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That's being challenged now in so many ways—in the realm of AI and the prevalence of misinformation as a weapon, whether on social media or in politics and elsewhere.—
Corey Seymour,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sturgeon loomed large for millennia In North America, sturgeon have played important subsistence and cultural roles in Native communities, which marked the seasons by the fishes’ behavioral patterns.—
Logan Kistler,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2025
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This suggests Aboriginal communities were clearing the forests to create open spaces, potentially for subsistence.—
Alexa Robles-Gil,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Nov. 2024
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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existence. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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