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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And yet the funding bill passed by Congress and signed into law by Trump earlier this month included $535 million for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the entity that disburses funds to 1,500 local radio and TV stations.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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Despite all this, Kelly Moore claims that on Jan. 3, Brooks sent Drue Moore a letter purportedly terminating his involvement with Winthrop and its affiliated entities.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 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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On the other hand, the Fruity Gummy Candies are made with real fruit juice and puree and come from Germany, which is apparently known for its gummy candies.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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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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
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Videos show the museum in ruins, with piles of rubble and broken artifacts, confirming fears of looting raised in 2023, when satellite images showed trucks of objects leaving the building.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
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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The information foreign agents provided to Marshall and the statements made by the senator on Thursday were factual.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The new trailer offers a glimpse of a dark, brooding landscape where reality and the virtual world collide.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
5 Apr. 2025
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That must be a frustrating reality, especially with the playoffs so close.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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The same is true for picking up concertgoers after the show.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Existent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existent. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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