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
That fear keeps the fire burning, stagnates progress, and holds millions of families in the constant paralysis of survival.
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Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
The ancient cliff dwellings and petroglyphs tell stories of resilience and survival and many are sharing those stories and keeping traditions and history alive for future generations.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
These two pretenders reflect an insider debate whose subject is not the existence of the Islamic Republic but the best method of its survival.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
That has not been withdrawn on the back of one loss, but this was a short, sharp reminder that an appealing run-in, on paper, does not guarantee United survival at the end of May.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for survival
Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
The ancient cliff dwellings and petroglyphs tell stories of resilience and survival and many are sharing those stories and keeping traditions and history alive for future generations.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
These two pretenders reflect an insider debate whose subject is not the existence of the Islamic Republic but the best method of its survival.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
That has not been withdrawn on the back of one loss, but this was a short, sharp reminder that an appealing run-in, on paper, does not guarantee United survival at the end of May.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for survival
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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The Bruins have lived a charmed existence on Causeway Street.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Wallace concurred that existence of a secret chamber that can only be opened with three keys is new.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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As part of its work with the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, the center will establish two endowed chairs supporting pediatric cancer research and survivorship programs.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survival. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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