Synonyms of existence

existence

noun

ig-ˈzi-stən(t)s 

as in reality

the fact of being or of being real

the existence of UFO's is something that people continue to argue about

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reality
• presence
• prevalence
• subsistence
• actuality
• thingness
• corporeality
• corporality
• life
• activity
• genuineness
• realness
• currency
• animation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonexistence
• nothingness
• absence
• unreality
• lack
• inexistence
• nonbeing
• dearth
• potentiality
• want
• virtuality

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of existence

The existence of a complaint followed by a firing does not by itself establish why the employer made its decision. — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

This project, classical in form, presents a sweeping vision of how the past has led to the present, an epic for this troubled age, a dispatch from a roiling Europe that nonetheless reflects back the difficult beauty of human existence. — Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

The entirety of your existence does not need to be defined as one experience. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

The existence and acceptance of transgender people is often also seen as an indicator of a sinister agenda. — Lisa Hagen, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026