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
Plus, the mere existence of federal law means that people can sue when things go wrong.
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Before the existence of Planet Nine can be confirmed, however, further observations will be required, the researchers said.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The species exists in gardens and greenhouses around the world, alive but unable to reproduce naturally — a botanical ghost clinging to existence.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Then an element of chaos is introduced (or reintroduced) into Sal’s already marginal existence: Old friend Vince (LaBeouf) surfaces, fresh out of prison.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Before the existence of Planet Nine can be confirmed, however, further observations will be required, the researchers said.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The species exists in gardens and greenhouses around the world, alive but unable to reproduce naturally — a botanical ghost clinging to existence.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Then an element of chaos is introduced (or reintroduced) into Sal’s already marginal existence: Old friend Vince (LaBeouf) surfaces, fresh out of prison.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existence
Noun
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The Celtics have to grow and adjust to the reality of their competition.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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What was intended to be a private moment became a raw, honest portrayal of the bittersweet reality of being far from home.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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But nothing quite compares to the presence of family in person.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Scarcely would a child feel love without the undeniable support of their mom and presence of laughter.—
Maquita Peters,
NPR,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Rates of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. children reached a record level in 2022, continuing a recent trend of increasing prevalence.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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Known for their style, versatility, and prevalence in the celebrity fashion world, classic black dresses are the epitome of an effortlessly fashionable warm-weather uniform — as far as we’re concerned, at least.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Angie herself, the daughter of Zimbabwean subsistence farmers, was one of those girls.—
Marc Silver,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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His plan is to acquire a 50-acre field next year, which would put him into a small circle of large-scale agricultural producers in Senegal, where 95 percent of farms are small, mostly subsistence holdings.—
Carmen Abd Ali,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existence. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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