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
These little piles around my home are the bane of my existence.
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Sari Hitchins, Parents, 17 Mar. 2025
Scientists have confirmed the existence of four small, rocky planets orbiting Barnard's Star — the second closest star system to Earth — using a specialized instrument on the mighty Gemini North telescope in Hawaii.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Mar. 2025
This baffling rationalization ignores the entire point of the process by which visa holders become permanent residents and, often, citizens (not to mention the existence of time).
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
The mere existence of something called a crypto reserve could benefit the president.
—Ben Walsh, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
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Sari Hitchins, Parents, 17 Mar. 2025
Scientists have confirmed the existence of four small, rocky planets orbiting Barnard's Star — the second closest star system to Earth — using a specialized instrument on the mighty Gemini North telescope in Hawaii.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Mar. 2025
This baffling rationalization ignores the entire point of the process by which visa holders become permanent residents and, often, citizens (not to mention the existence of time).
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
The mere existence of something called a crypto reserve could benefit the president.
—Ben Walsh, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existence
Noun
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That is the Disney version, but the reality was more Brothers Grimm.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Anti-Palestinian organizations were spreading false claims about my husband that were simply not based in reality.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those traveling to front line regions or Ukraine's border with Belarus may be exposed to Russian and Belarusian military and security presence, active ground combat, frequent shelling, missile and drone attacks, and limitations on the Embassy's ability to provide assistance.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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The brand is also strengthening its digital presence, with nine YouTube channels (four show-centric Hindi-language channels and five regional channels) generating over 150 million viewers and 1.5 billion impressions per month.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Legacy Of Fragmented Tools One of our most revealing insights, echoed by IDC's 2023 North American Tools/Vendors Consolidation Survey, is the prevalence of fragmented toolsets.—
Aviv Mussinger,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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In 2017, such was the prevalence of an all-male poster of Ireland’s writers that the Irish Times felt compelled to create its own version featuring award-winning female best-sellers.—
Kathy Rose O'Brien,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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Alaska's lakes are not only a vital part of its ecosystem, but also serve as critical resources for fishing, transportation and indigenous subsistence living.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
20 Nov. 2024
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But environmentalists and some Indigenous Alaskans have warned of the negative impact on the state’s wilderness, wildlife and local subsistence lifestyles.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existence. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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