existential
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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 than any staging I’ve seen, this version, directed by Joe Mantello and starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf as Willy and Linda Loman, casts the play in an existential light.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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
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
Vocabulary lists containing existential
"Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King, Jr. (1963)
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
100 SAT Words Beginning with "E"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
