existence

[ig-zis-tuhns] / ɪgˈzɪs təns /

NOUN

life

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continuation presence reality survival world

STRONG

actuality animation being breath continuance duration endurance entity essence individuality journey permanence perseverance subsistence

WEAK

hand one is dealt lifing rat race real world something the big game

Antonyms

STRONG

abstract end

WEAK

death inanimateness

Example Sentences

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The company named the core of its product, Ontology, after the branch of metaphysics that studies existence.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

They talked their talk right into existence, respectfully, reverently.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Meursault finds man’s existence absurd, his efforts meaningless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“These results provide a failure to confirm the existence of pluripotent VSELs,” the paper read.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Just a peaceful existence until I move to Arizona.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila