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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“Six months ago we were questioning the company’s existence, but they now seem to have turned an important corner,” Seaport Research’s Jay Goldberg said in a note to clients on Friday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Confirming the existence of these networks presented a major challenge.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

I can think of few more horrifying ways to live one’s 9-5 existence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The French government has never confirmed the existence of a potential exchange deal.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

I wanted Nan and me to find a home, but really, the one thing I truly wanted was to wish that motorcycle out of existence.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

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