EXISTENCE 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 This is a family chosen by forces not always under their control who are mostly carrying out a mundane existence in peace until Emma’s human boyfriend Max (Jaren Lewison) gets involved. — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 The latest in Fujiwara’s long list of collaborations owes its existence to a social media post. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026 That coverage reflects a preference for a story in which Black players need defending and Clark needs to constantly apologize for her mere existence. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Sutskever is portrayed as the idealistic, naive hero — the ingenious mind behind the lab’s entire existence who can’t stomach lying and is reluctant to accumulate any power. — Hayden Field, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for existence

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Noun

Soon after, Mercury in Scorpio quincunxes Saturn in Aries, revealing where our words, assumptions, or plans do not quite fit the reality in front of us.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
Although sustainability has faced disruption and political backlash globally in recent years, and the European Union has delayed or rolled back some of its most stringent measures, the Digital Product Passport is set to become a reality in Europe.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of reality

Noun

Each group is given HR support, a presence on internal channels, an executive sponsor, and a seat in strategy meetings.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
When the presence of immigration enforcement is confirmed on campus, colleges and universities must notify the campus community, per a law in effect till January 2031.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of presence

Noun

Obesity prevalence in this age group quadrupled since 1990, rising from 2% to 8%.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 Oct. 2026
But these trends of a shift from vaping to smoking as a cessation tool are less about changes in smoking prevalence, and more about a public health messaging failure that could have lasting consequences, experts warn.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 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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