existence
noun
ex·is·tence
ig-ˈzi-stən(t)s 
1
a
: the state or fact of having being especially independently of human consciousness and as contrasted with nonexistence
the existence of other worlds
b
: the manner of being that is common to every mode of being
c
: being with respect to a limiting condition or under a particular aspect
2
: actual or present occurrence
existence of a state of war
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Examples of existence in a Sentence
She began to doubt the existence of God.
the existence of UFO's is something that people continue to argue about
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In its decade-long existence, the company's wallets have never been hacked.
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Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Their relationship adds a layer of humanity that few other game adaptations have managed, while also critiquing season one for refusing to wholeheartedly commit to the existence of LGBTQIA+ characters in the show.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
The mere existence of such a case is bad news for any nominee.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
Researchers said the existence of the byproduct was discovered about 40 years ago, but it was only identified now because analysis techniques have improved, which finally enabled scientists to determine the chemical’s structure.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Their relationship adds a layer of humanity that few other game adaptations have managed, while also critiquing season one for refusing to wholeheartedly commit to the existence of LGBTQIA+ characters in the show.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
The mere existence of such a case is bad news for any nominee.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
Researchers said the existence of the byproduct was discovered about 40 years ago, but it was only identified now because analysis techniques have improved, which finally enabled scientists to determine the chemical’s structure.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/existence. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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