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existential

[eg-zi-sten-shuhl, ek-si-] / ˌɛg zɪˈstɛn ʃəl, ˌɛk sɪ- /


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Kiki, however, lives in a world that sees magic as part of the natural order, which plunges her into an existential crisis when she loses hers.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

But often the big issues they seemed to be grappling with reflected deeper, much more existential questions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

“The Odyssey,” in whatever format it is seen, is an epic adventure with emotional undertones beyond the original story and an existential message that resonates far more than its smattering of modern language.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Following the diplomatic back-and-forth about a potentially existential subject could tire anyone out, so spend the rest of your night doing something else!

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

She also plays with to be, the quintessential^ existential verb, to engage our existential puzzlement: Would I then be someone else or would I just no longer be?...

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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