Existence

/ɛɡzˈɪstəns/

/ɛɡˈzɪstəns/, /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/

Existence

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

synonyms : being

everything that exists anywhere

synonyms : cosmos

a particular way of living

Examples

1. The city celebrated its third century of existence last year.

2. To lead a life of luxury/a miserable existence.

3. I swear, this project is the bane of my existence.

4. the document purports to show evidence of the existence of aliens, but it's widely believed to be a hoax.