EXISTENTS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

existents

noun

plural of existent

as in entities

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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Noun

The entities operating the Guowang and Qianfan satellite constellations, which intend to compete with Starlink, plan to launch nearly 30,000 communications satellites over the next decade or so.

— Kathleen Curlee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
Then, entities like White Circle could possibly form a coalition to help detect AI threats in real time, without suffering from biases.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of entities

Noun

Loewe, meanwhile, continues to approach accessories almost as sculptural objects, featuring highly distinctive shapes and details.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Its distinct color more closely resembles icy objects in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune than its immediate main-belt neighbors.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of objects

Noun

Pappas has also supported strict limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which are synthetic chemicals that can be found in an array of consumer products, including clothing, shampoo, electronics, and cleaning products.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
In April 2026, the FDA proposed excluding semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide from the list of bulk drug substances that outsourcing facilities may use for compounding under Section 503B based on clinical need.

— Emma Clapp, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of substances

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Which brings us back to the list of things that lasted longer than Zacharia’s term as White House Press Secretary.

— Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
The wide-leg pants keep things relaxed, and the ruched waist on the knit top adds shape and makes the whole look feel more polished than a standard sweatshirt set.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of things

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Although driver engagement has long been central to the 911 experience, the realities of modern automotive development are making manual transmissions a rare commodity.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
What begins as a straightforward trip to rehab quickly spirals into a journey packed with mishaps, revelations and unexpected connections, forcing both Lucy and Tim to confront the messy realities of fame, family and recovery.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

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