as in survivance
uninterrupted or lasting life
The survival of many endangered species is imperiled by human action.
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Recent Examples of survival
Indeed, for Dionne Lee, knowing how things work—getting beyond the black box—is nothing short of a survival skill.
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Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 12 June 2026
The show follows Pietro Savastano – a tough city kid from a poor neighborhood – who is set to enter the criminal underworld as a means of survival.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 June 2026
Over time, temporary survival measures became embedded in operating behavior.
—Richard Polgar, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Díaz-Canel’s comments to reporters suggest the island´s leaders see the reforms as necessary for their survival in power.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
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Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 12 June 2026
The show follows Pietro Savastano – a tough city kid from a poor neighborhood – who is set to enter the criminal underworld as a means of survival.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 June 2026
Over time, temporary survival measures became embedded in operating behavior.
—Richard Polgar, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Díaz-Canel’s comments to reporters suggest the island´s leaders see the reforms as necessary for their survival in power.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survival
Noun
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A discussion led by Weeden on native survivance in the face of suppression and colonization will follow.—
Courant Community,
Courant Community,
8 May 2017
Noun
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They had been hunted out of existence—shot for personal sustenance, shot for sale as food by market hunters, shot for their hides.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Rolfes pointed out that OpenAI would need to build an ad business in roughly one-third the time TikTok has spent attempting the same milestone, which even TikTok has not reached after more than six years of existence.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Half of them received only standard survivorship care without the yoga, while the other half received standard care and were also enrolled in the Yoga for Cancer Survivors (YOCAS) program.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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As part of national cancer survivorship celebrations in June, Scripps Cancer Center will host a free, virtual cancer survivors support group on June 9 for anyone adjusting to life after cancer treatment.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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“Survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survival. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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