EXISTENCES 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 Here, the defining aspect of Benjamin Button’s strange existence is love — lucky, steady, unconditional. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 With little warning, Kacey Musgraves has revealed the existence of an entire companion album to her new LP Middle of Nowhere. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026 Though historians estimate that at least 10,000 Frankfurt Kitchens were installed beginning in 1926, most have been discarded or remodeled out of existence. — Tara Anne Dalbow, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026 But this particular reality show tries to justify its controversial existence by proclaiming its seriousness with regards to psychology, philosophy, and current events. — Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for existence

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Noun

Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, global chief economist at Boston Consulting Group, has argued that the American mood is worse than American reality.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Compassion doesn’t mean that presidents or other public officials should bow to enemies or surrender common sense in tackling the world’s harsh realities.

— Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of reality

Noun

Advertisement For years, Ben-Gvir remained on the fringes of Israeli politics, a familiar presence at settler demonstrations but an unlikely candidate for national office.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
The organization built a political presence in Texas with lobbying and legislative testimony as the state pushed back on transgender ideology in recent years.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of presence

Noun

The language is free and open-source, which contributes to its prevalence online.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
The panel also discussed the prevalence of Christian nationalism in contemporary politics and its impact on American society.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 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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