EXISTENCES Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

existence

noun

ig-ˈzi-stən(t)s

Definition of existence

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 The technology does not have opinions about its own existence. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 But leaders of OpenAI and Anthropic have warned that the technology’s fast development poses serious risks to jobs and human existence. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 For three years, the indie studio kept the doc’s very existence under wraps. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 Across from them is a team looking to make its own history, the Golden State Valkyries, only in their second year of existence. — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for existence

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On its face, however, this inspirational message seems in sharp contrast to economic reality.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
In this moving memoir Levy details the reality of reclaiming autonomy post-divorce.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of reality

Noun

All inspired by Rise & Fall’s signature knitwear and outerwear, the designs recast the language of clothing in sculptural forms, bringing together the softness of textiles and the presence of jewelry.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Before the hearing began, several dozen people rallied outside the courthouse to oppose the continuing presence of the military in the city.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of presence

Noun

The company’s new Aura software measures hive health, pollen counts, and pesticide prevalence across its 2,200 hives spread around more than 70 cities.

— Drew Robb, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Medicare Advantage plans shift costs to enrollees A defining feature of Florida’s Medicare Advantage market is the prevalence of plans charging no monthly premium beyond the beneficiary’s required Part B expense.

— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of prevalence

Noun

Much of the wildlife in Greenland is adept at hiding, too, given the volume of hunting by the local population who have a long tradition of subsistence hunting and fishing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
In Uganda, as in South Sudan, millions depend on subsistence agriculture to feed their families.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026

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