Defunct and Existing

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Defunct

Defunct adjective - No longer existing.
Usage example: a stack of brochures and a few faded placards are all that remain of the defunct organization
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Existing is an antonym for defunct in extinct topic.

Existing

Existing adjective - Having being at the present time.
Usage example: existing breeds of the turkey that graces our Thanksgiving table are said to bear little resemblance to the gamy birds that the Pilgrims enjoyed
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Defunct is an antonym for existing in in existence topic.
Nearby Words: exist, existent, existence, existed
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  • Brand X Averted with most brand names, though, particularly vehicle brands and models, both existing and defunct (Horex, Harley-Davidson, Lanz, Hanomag, Bentley, Honda, Allgeier...), and beer brands (Flensburger, Faxe, shoving a bottle of Beck's into the fourth wall).
    Source: Brand X
  • Useful Notes / Xbox One The Xbox One has deeper integration with Skype, which will take over for the existing chat system and integration with the now-defunct Windows Live Messenger that the 360 featured.
    Source: Useful Notes / Xbox One
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