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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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Meursault finds man’s existence absurd, his efforts meaningless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“Our very existence is political no matter what. Our joy is a problem for a lot of people,” said Reyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

In an article in the journal Cell Stem Cell, one of the leading voices in stem cell research, George Daley, gave a damning verdict on the work attempting to prove the existence of VSELs.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Of course, Woodland has never led the harshly spot-lit life of Woods, but his openness regarding his struggles is an interesting counterpoint to Tiger's ultra-private existence.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

I wish I could erase my words from existence.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.