Definition of Extant

still around; not extinct

Examples of Extant in a sentence

The extant writings of the ancient philosopher are still quite popular with philosophy students.  🔊

Because the jazz singer did not record many of her songs, a number of her best tunes are not extant today.  🔊

Although the painter is dead, many of his paintings are extant and available for viewing in the museum named after him.  🔊

At thirty-two years of age, Jordan is the extant child who will not move out of her parents’ house.  🔊

The researcher was surprised to learn the species he thought was extinct was only extant and living solely in a tiny country.  🔊

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