Synonyms for raison d'être
ˈreɪ zoʊn ˈdɛ trə, ˈrɛz ɔ̃; ˈreɪ zoʊnz ˈdɛ trə, ˈrɛz ɔ̃rai·son d'être

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1. raison d'etrenoun

   reason for being

   Synonyms:
   raison d'etre

2. raison d'etrenoun

   the purpose that justifies a thing's existence

   Synonyms:
   raison d'etre

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1. Ruslan Pukhov:

   Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, NATO has been searching for a raison d’être ... Now NATO, and especially (the) military staff, are relieved that they can return to the good old times.

2. Jo M. Sekimonyo:

   In the 21st century, the double standard approach to rewarding moneyers and laborers has lost its raison d'être. No one should receive a salary; we should all get a percentage of the profits.

3. Werner Baumann:

   Synergies per se are no raison d'etre for organizational structures and businesses.