Synonyms of survival

survival

noun

as in survivance

uninterrupted or lasting life

The survival of many endangered species is imperiled by human action.

Related Words

• survivance
• existence
• survivorship
• viability
• persistence
• permanence
• subsistence
• continuation
• continuity
• endurance
• durability
• continuance
• duration
• enduringness
• continuousness
• ceaselessness
• abidance

Dissimilar Words

• termination
• end
• cessation
• close
• expiration
• discontinuance
• ending
• finish
• discontinuity
• stoppage
• surcease

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of survival

Then on Wednesday morning, Luna reunited with her owners thanks to the efforts of local rescuers, tourists and park employees, capping a survival tale that required avoiding bears and coyotes while locating enough sustenance and shelter. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

These responsive movements, called tropisms, are crucial for plants’ survival. — Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2026

Rival estimates expect the survival thriller to bring in $7 million by Sunday. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026

This is below the $11 million that the studio was projecting for director Brian Duffield’s survival thriller starring Austin Abrams as a scuba diver swallowed by a sperm whale. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026