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 existence of 764 is the product of an era of disenchantment where everyone is a troll looking for clicks.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Upon being informed of the painting's existence, Brand launched his own investigation.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Since the 1970s, scientists have predicted the existence of a third type of particle known as an anyon, which falls somewhere between a boson and a fermion.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Enter “vibe coding,” the art of talking an app into existence via artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Most were happy enough with what they understood of their liminal existence and did not seek help from seers.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

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