Definitions

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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One thing about “A Case for the Existence of God” that was controversial in an interesting way was the title.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2024

Other works reference Black Lives Matter and the rallying cry “Respect Existence or Expect Resistance.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2023

Existence isn’t all anxiety, no matter one’s circumstances.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

“The Fine-Tuning Argument for the Existence of God.” 1000-Word Philosophy, May 9, 2018.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Existence was really very simple when you did what you were told.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

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