EXTANT Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

extant

adjective

ˈek-stənt

Definition of extant

as in existing

having being at the present time a celebrated author who is generally regarded as America's greatest novelist extant

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as in current

existing or in progress right now when people envisage the future, they often base their predictions on the assumption that extant trends will continue indefinitely

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Recent Examples of extant Thus far this century, several fundamental changes in the healthcare system have succeeded in getting passed in Congress, perhaps in part due to their working more or less within the confines of an extant system. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Red dwarfs are very volatile bodies, giving off enormous amounts of X-rays and ultraviolet energy, both of which can destroy extant life or prevent it from getting started in the first place. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 16 July 2026 After Rogers left his job at the store, husband and wife had a go at a similar scheme, shilling aluminum cookware for the company Wear-Ever Aluminum (still extant as WearEver Cookware). — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026 Experts are particularly concerned about the safety of the cheetahs, as no extant cheetah populations coexist with tigers in the wild. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for extant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extant

Adjective

Any federal healthcare policy reform should always put the patient's needs first, and that includes protecting coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Pavi is a younger hero than even 12-year-old Aang, perhaps an attempt to introduce Avatar to a new generation of kids where the movie was more of a service to pre-existing fans.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of existing

Adjective

The district also later reported that about 2,000 student assessment records had been posted, including those of 60 current students.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
The calves struggled against a current thick with floating clumps of river plants.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of current

Adjective

For example, in 2025, only four players had 30 or more receptions, and the Broncos’ downfield passing game was virtually non-existent.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Oct. 2026
Against the typically mediocre USC defense, their running attack was virtually non-existent with just 68 yards on 31 attempts.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of existent

Adjective

Beef stew dated 9/28 present in refrigerator nearest three-compartment sink.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Officers arrived and worked with office staff to secure the area and ensure the safety of those present, the Rocklin Police Department said news release.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of present

Adjective

As Rose begins his fight against leukemia, his family is facing the emotional and financial challenges of medical treatments and ongoing healthcare expenses.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Investors with a long-term horizon can look beyond the ongoing volatility and track the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts to pick attractive stocks with strong long-term growth potential.

— TipRanks.com staff, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026