EXISTENT Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ig-ˈzi-stənt

Definition of existent

as in actual

existing in fact and not merely as a possibility to some people, angels are as existent as aardvarks or astronomers

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as in existing

having being at the present time the coelacanth is one existent fish that was once thought to be entirely extinct

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existent

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noun

as in entity

one that has a real and independent existence other worlds are existents that are generally taken for granted in works of science fiction

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nonentity

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Recent Examples of existent

Adjective

Blissfully unaware of the industry’s collective eye baggage and only concerned about her own (non-existent) dark circles is Saoirse Ronan, who Eurostar-ed her way to Paris just for the Louis Vuitton show. — Alice Newbold, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 Multiple times over the last five decades, from building a business in a practically non-existent market to losing funding in the middle of a loan crisis, Donna Carpenter thought Burton Snowboards might not survive another day. — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 Weeds and money woes sprouted By July 2025, work on Pennway Point was all but non-existent. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 Notably, the suspects’ vans were branded with fake logos and phone numbers for a non-existent fuel company. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for existent

Recent Examples of Synonyms for existent

Adjective

While not entirely clear, the second stat here likely relates to how efficiently the cells are packaged inside the pack, rather than its actual volumetric energy density efficiency.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
However, the actual performance for input lag is a little mixed.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of actual

Adjective

The parties have met twice since and still have not settled on how existing treaties should govern the technique.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
The distortions are especially striking given the actor’s pre-existing place in the pantheon of TV moms.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of existing

Noun

Nevertheless, analysts caution that evaluating the deal requires assessing whether the combined entity can generate distinct operational synergies and unlock long term expansion potential.

— , CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Other creators have followed similar paths of using YouTube as a launching point to becoming a larger corporate entity.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of entity

Adjective

As in many of the attractions, he’s based on a real person who experienced certain events.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
The tension follows the women to Courtney’s event celebrating her husband’s birthday, where the real entertainment for the evening was Tia and Gizelle lacing stepping in the ring.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of real

Adjective

The Ramos Gin Fizz thrives as the last extant representative of the category, like Macy’s Herald Square or modern day Vienna, a decadent and baroque monument to a once-vast empire.

— Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
To be clear, none of these can be detected with our extant fleet of telescopes.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of extant

Noun

Throughout the building, a selection of artworks and unique objects is meant to reflect the house’s longstanding relationship with British creativity and the arts.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
In one instance, a simple game of catch later evolved into variations that included multiple objects, timing rules, and even juggling.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of object

Adjective

Dunlay said the city prepared the report to provide the City Council with factual information about investments in the 2nd District over a 10-year period.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Within Italy’s unscripted sphere, the factual genre has seen the most significant growth, up 36% in terms of number of hours, with the number of domestic factual titles adapted from international formats doubling.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of factual

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

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