NONEXISTENT Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

nonexistent

adjective

ˌnän-ig-ˈzi-stənt

Definition of nonexistent

as in absent

not present or in evidence our perennially nonexistent computer tech is, once again, not here today

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Recent Examples of nonexistent Attorneys for State Farm apologized to a court for submitting legal briefings rife with artificial intelligence hallucinations and nonexistent case law, the latest example of lawyers bolstering their arguments with precedents made up by a chatbot. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 And cases of enforcement against districts for starting early are rare to nonexistent. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2026 While court documents show there have been settlement discussions in some of the cases, some plaintiffs’ attorneys say the pace has been agonizingly slow—or nonexistent. — Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The commissioner’s relationship with her players waffles between frosty and nonexistent. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonexistent

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Commissioners Steve Harrelson and Raymond Jarvis were present while Michael White, the chairman, was absent.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
The effort, which had major bipartisan support, was abandoned in favor of vote pairing, an informal arrangement where an absent lawmaker coordinates with an opposing lawmaker who agrees to abstain or withhold their vote.

— Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of absent

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Ohio's fittest cities don't rank in the national top 25, but that doesn't mean the Buckeye State is unhealthy or lacking amenities.

— Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
Where to Stay Ely hosts a handful of hotels and motels within town limits, but true luxury accommodations are somewhat lacking.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

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