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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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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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Recent Examples of existent
Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2023
The Cowboys had four blocks and the Sooners were non-existent in the paint.
—Andrew Tineo, Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2023
Brief protests were snuffed out by police at the start of the war and now are all but non-existent.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2023
It’s been by necessity and the chemistry that comes from having a veteran-laden team has been non-existent.
—Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
Diplomatic relations between the three countries — which resulted in the successful suspension of the North’s nuclear program as negotiated by former U.S. President Donald Trump — have stalled, and peace talks are non-existent under President Biden.
—Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2023
The Cowboys had four blocks and the Sooners were non-existent in the paint.
—Andrew Tineo, Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2023
Brief protests were snuffed out by police at the start of the war and now are all but non-existent.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2023
It’s been by necessity and the chemistry that comes from having a veteran-laden team has been non-existent.
—Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existent
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For new companies created or registered after January 1, 2025, the deadline is set to 30 days from receiving either actual or public notice of their effective creation or registration.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Viewers met Samberg as Clementine, who's playing keyboard and crooning his heart out in his apartment to ridiculous lyrics that seem to be about a girl who's — an actual drink?Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The deal means that Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman will all be part of the same family, with each entity remaining a distinct brand.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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With the storm devastating the region, these two major entities are committed to helping families by providing temporary housing solutions.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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No, the real jolt came from realizing the true breadth of Jacinto’s range.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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The real revolution will be driven by companies that embed AI into their DNA, not by those trying to bolt it onto old systems.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In short, Stifel’s optimism about Tesla’s ability to capitalize on a friendlier regulatory environment in its self-driving and other artificial intelligence applications far outweighs its tepid feelings toward Tesla’s extant EV business.Derek Saul, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Bilateral symmetry is the predominant trait of Earth's extant species, which provides a timeline of evolution from more than half a billion years ago to the present day.New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2024
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This indicated not only a black hole lurking at the center of this galaxy but that object was bizarrely rotated at a 90-degree angle to NGC 5084.Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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His compositions frequently incorporate found objects.Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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The representatives of Wayfarer Studios still did nothing proactive nor retaliated, and only responded to incoming media inquiries to ensure balanced and factual reporting and monitored social activity.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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Having a clear, factual record of what was said and agreed upon can protect you from these shifting narratives.Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Virtually all of them, even the most entertaining and quirky ones, suggested an underlying preoccupation with the power of narrative to shape our sense of reality.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The brutal reality, however, is that both sides are using drones more intensely and more effectively as this war grinds on.Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Worse still, the falsehood was a double-down of the AI insisting that the remark was true.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Just Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, that seemed true in a loss.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Existent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existent. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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