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existential

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


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The seasons are stage sets for his existential dramas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Retaining control of Hormuz is "existential, it's life or death," both as a long-term security guarantee and a crucial source of funding for post‑war reconstruction, he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

No, the opposition toward the candidate is viciously intense, shockingly manifold, and wide-ranging to the point of sounding almost existential.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

More on that in a moment — there’s only so much existential dread a person can handle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

I pantomime excellent health, existential angst, regret, and an enormous sense of loss, all via a single nod.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon




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