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 Production was kept under wraps entirely; Cohen reportedly showed up in character at Wimbledon this year without tipping off the film’s existence. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026 The Braves have employed numerous Hall of Fame pitchers throughout their existence. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Economic exhaustion and an atmosphere of fear have left virtually no part of Iranian existence untouched. — Greg Dixon, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 As her translator, Anedda’s thought, as well as some of her courage, became part of my existence in the long months such a project entails. — Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for existence

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Noun

The 12-episode series – produced by Studio Dragon and released as a TVING original on CJ ENM‘s Korean streaming platform – follows Kang Seong-jae, played by Park Ji-hoon, a young man who joins the military to escape a difficult reality.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
If the United States is serious about landing humans there before the end of this decade the space agency could use more resources to make that a reality.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of reality

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The prevalence of tech firms as hotspots for talent signals a wider boom amid Australia’s startup scene, which in recent years has been attracting attention and investments from venture capitalists.

— Charlotte Hu, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Researchers behind the study, the largest ever of deceased NFL players’ brains, said the true prevalence of brain disease at death was probably higher.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2026

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Today, the use of motorboats has made the hunt increasingly controversial, placing traditional subsistence practices at the center of debates about culture, livelihoods and marine conservation.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Thoughts of happiness or the pursuit of more than his comfortable subsistence do not occur to Brian.

— John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

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