What is a synonym for "being"?

Common synonyms include: organism, actual, actuality, adamite, aerobic organism, an existence.

Being

//ˈbiː.ɪŋ// conj, noun, verb

conj, noun, verb ·Common ·High school level

Noun

1
A living creature. countable, uncountable
"Minute grew into minute, and still there was no sign of life, nor did the curtain move; but I felt the gaze of the unknown being sinking through and through me, and filling me with a nameless terror, till the perspiration stood in beads upon my brow."
2
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently wordnet
3
The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state. countable, uncountable
"1608-1634, John Webster (and perhaps Thomas Heywood), Appius and Virginia Claudius, thou / Wast follower of his fortunes in his being."
4
the state or fact of existing wordnet
5
That which has actuality (materially or in concept). countable, uncountable

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6
One's basic nature, or the qualities thereof; essence or personality. countable, uncountable
7
An abode; a cottage. countable, obsolete, uncountable
"It was a relief to dismiss them [Sir Roger's servants] into little beings within my manor."