Living
Living adjective - Having being at the present time.
Usage example: there are fewer than a dozen living former presidents
Nonexistent is an antonym for living.
Nonexistent
Nonexistent adjective - Not present or in evidence.
Usage example: our perennially nonexistent computer tech is, once again, not here today
Living is an antonym for nonexistent.
Both words in one sentence
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Inverted with the case of James' own father, who after living so long with his Control Freak wife, has become passive as to be nonexistent when it comes to family matters.
Source: Fan Fic / Co Op Mode -
The Sherlock Holmes short story "The Speckled Band" not only featured a nonexistent snake called the "swamp adder" as the titular speckled band, it also mentioned cheetahs and baboons living in India.
Source: Misplaced Wildlife -
It's not known how far into the future however humans have long since began living in tall towers, one of the protagonists has apparently never seen wild birds, Sailor Fuku are no longer worn, and crepes have apparently changed in style (if they aren't nonexistent).
Source: The Future
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