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
The embryos could develop into precocial hatchlings — young that were born at an advanced stage and capable of independent survival without parental milk or feeding.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Filled with music, color and passion, the drama paints a picture of a group of artists and friends for whom creativity has become a form of survival.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Their survival often depended on maintaining scientific credibility and demonstrating tangible benefits to local populations.
—Guy Vernet, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
These native and adapted tree species will be planted across the 99-square-mile city during optimal seasons to ensure their long-term health and survival.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Filled with music, color and passion, the drama paints a picture of a group of artists and friends for whom creativity has become a form of survival.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Their survival often depended on maintaining scientific credibility and demonstrating tangible benefits to local populations.
—Guy Vernet, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
These native and adapted tree species will be planted across the 99-square-mile city during optimal seasons to ensure their long-term health and survival.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 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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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the 250-foot height will honor America's 250 years of existence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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His latest best seller, The Meaning of Your Life, aims to help anyone who finds that, even while enjoying successes by many measures, their existence feels empty.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
15 Apr. 2026
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But first McCarty needed a sense of how many women were imprisoned at Mabel Bassett for crimes tied to their own abuse — a phenomenon that sentencing-reform advocates call criminalized survivorship.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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This year’s luncheon will feature a powerful lineup of speakers whose personal experiences and professional leadership reflect the many dimensions of breast cancer impact from survivorship and advocacy to innovation in care and research.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survival. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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