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
In 2022, a Republican senator said teachers should teach about the existence of Nazi ideology but be impartial about it.
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Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Trevor Sullivan is transfixed by the immemorial existence his companions evoke.
—Victoria Kim, New York Times, 2 July 2025
Kennedy has also proposed restructuring out of existence the agency that supports the task force, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
—Kristefer Stojanovski, The Conversation, 2 July 2025
Its existence in remote North Dakota led to the elimination of natural predators, meaning the squirrels can reproduce en masse.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Trevor Sullivan is transfixed by the immemorial existence his companions evoke.
—Victoria Kim, New York Times, 2 July 2025
Kennedy has also proposed restructuring out of existence the agency that supports the task force, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
—Kristefer Stojanovski, The Conversation, 2 July 2025
Its existence in remote North Dakota led to the elimination of natural predators, meaning the squirrels can reproduce en masse.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existence
Noun
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Because when reality becomes negotiable, power goes not to the wise or the capable — but to whoever best embodies the mood of the moment.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
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To many, Newsom also comes across as slick and glib rather than sincere, someone who bends reality to portray California and himself as leaders to be emulated.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The brand will maintain a presence at SummerSlam, WWE’s biggest summer event, which this year becomes a two-night spectacular on August 2 and 3 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
Noun
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This explains the prevalence of Burmese markets along 35th Avenue, although there are other Burmese markets scattered throughout Phoenix, like Anwar Asian Mart in Maryvale.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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Summer Fridays are officially a thing of the past due the prevalence of remote work.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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If that determination is made, the U.S. Marshal must arrange for the transportation or furnish the cost, along with providing subsistence expenses incurred in traveling to court.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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Born in 1941, Fuller grew up on a subsistence cotton farm near Beebe, Arkansas.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
8 July 2025
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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existence. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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