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as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
to some people, angels are as existent as aardvarks or astronomers
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as in existing
having being at the present time
the coelacanth is one existent fish that was once thought to be entirely extinct
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as in entity
one that has a real and independent existence
other worlds are existents that are generally taken for granted in works of science fiction
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Recent Examples of existent
Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2023
The Cowboys had four blocks and the Sooners were non-existent in the paint.
—Andrew Tineo, Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2023
Brief protests were snuffed out by police at the start of the war and now are all but non-existent.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2023
It’s been by necessity and the chemistry that comes from having a veteran-laden team has been non-existent.
—Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
Diplomatic relations between the three countries — which resulted in the successful suspension of the North’s nuclear program as negotiated by former U.S. President Donald Trump — have stalled, and peace talks are non-existent under President Biden.
—Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2023
The Cowboys had four blocks and the Sooners were non-existent in the paint.
—Andrew Tineo, Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2023
Brief protests were snuffed out by police at the start of the war and now are all but non-existent.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2023
It’s been by necessity and the chemistry that comes from having a veteran-laden team has been non-existent.
—Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existent
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Dozens of record-low temperatures are possible in the central United States from Tuesday through Friday, with actual lows as cold as minus 30 degrees in parts of North Dakota and Minnesota. >ABC News' Victoria Arancio and Josh Richardson contributed to this report.—
Daniel Amarante,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Much more could be said about the actual and pending policy initiatives of the new administration, but sufficient unto the week is the evil thereof.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2025
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Political and economic entities have weaponized certain scientific topics, such as climate change, as well as the mistrust in science to advance their own interests, said Gabriele Contessa, a philosopher of science at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Feb. 2025
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Nonprofit entities, such as universities and NGOs, also play a crucial role in the lab-to-market process by fostering an environment of knowledge exchange and public engagement.—
Seth Darling,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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This debauchery led to Fear being banned from SNL, which singer Lee Ving has always considered to be a real honor.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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Likewise, there will be many who won’t feel this is such a big deal given there’s no real suggestion that the amount of clostebol Sinner took would have given him much of a competitive advantage.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Remaining wild populations are few and far between, often constrained to remote patches of high-elevation forest; other species only remain extant because of captive rearing programs managed by the Hawaii Snail Extinction Prevention Program.—
Maddie Bender,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
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One of eight original Porsche works examples built, the car is among four extant, according to its lot description from Bonhams.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2024
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Which isn’t to say either of these caricatures are remotely accurate, but from the outside their battle sure looks like an unstoppable force met a slippery object.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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Swords, scabbards, armor — weaponry and objects related to combat are plentiful in the show.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Senate is also set to vote on whether to confirm the remaining Trump Cabinet picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary. fairness meter fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.—
Ewan Palmer,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Veteran filmmaker Burns directed and produced the epic factual series about the formation of the U.S. along with Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and written by long-term collaborator Geoffrey C. Ward (The Vietnam War).—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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Lighthouse, Ricardo Fadel Rihan Launched in 2009, Lighthouse specializes in romantic comedies and innovative reality shows, two widely popular genres in Brazil.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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After an uncharacteristic foray into hope and tenderness with his intense 2023 drama, Memory, Michel Franco again teams with Jessica Chastain, this time on a blistering return to harsh reality in Dreams.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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The pair joined Deadline’s Contenders Film: The Nominees virtual livestream event to talk about the Orion Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios film, and their inspiration for adapting Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, which was inspired by true events.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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As Donald Trump shamelessly stretches the boundaries of the law to expand his power and influence, America’s federal judges remaining true to their oaths will be critical to preserving the constitutional order of our democracy.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Existent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existent. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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