EXTANT Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

extant

adjective

ˈek-stənt

Definition of extant

as in existing

having being at the present time a celebrated author who is generally regarded as America's greatest novelist extant

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as in current

existing or in progress right now when people envisage the future, they often base their predictions on the assumption that extant trends will continue indefinitely

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Recent Examples of extant Experts are particularly concerned about the safety of the cheetahs, as no extant cheetah populations coexist with tigers in the wild. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026 Despite the game’s authenticity to real pinball, Space Cadet wasn’t based on an extant physical table, but was merely one part of the Full Tilt! — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026 Armed with his mandate, Lawrence-Bullard started the design ball rolling by eliminating the apartment's extant 12 rooms in favor of two loftlike open floors connected by a spiral staircase. — Nancy Collins, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026 Enter Magnanti, who had spent more than four years studying Bede’s history and was compiling a catalog of extant copies. — Andrea Rosa, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for extant

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Adjective

Pet insurance generally doesn't cover pre-existing conditions, so purchasing a policy after a diagnosis may mean that a particular health issue is excluded.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Insurers as a captive funding source for a broader financial empire is now a mainstream private-credit playbook, and the SEC probe is effectively its first stress-test if existing rules can catch it before it’s brought into public view.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of existing

Adjective

According to the International Energy Agency, global small modular reactor capacity could reach roughly 40 GW by 2050 under current policies, or as much as 120 GW under an accelerated scenario.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The longer the current situation continues, the greater the strain on an economy already struggling with shortages, inflation and restrictions on trade.

— Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of current

Adjective

Kayley and Nathan’s efforts are intercut with Kasandra opening her birthday present from Jeff (whose airways are now totally clear), a $100,000 diamond necklace.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
Commissioners Steve Harrelson and Raymond Jarvis were present while Michael White, the chairman, was absent.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of present

Adjective

Amaya said there is little doubt that the ongoing El Niño is headed for an extraordinary peak intensity, given how much heat lurks just beneath the surface of the tropical Pacific, destined to rise up over time.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Regular driving brings ongoing costs including servicing, oil changes, tires and parking, while crowded campuses and urban areas can make finding a parking space a headache in itself.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026