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

Polyphonic and epic, the novel delves into the characters’ quest for authenticity, artistic freedom, and survival in the wake of tragedy. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

Stepping into the public sphere rather than retreating became both a survival strategy and a refuge—an assertion of political and artistic self-determination. — Elisa R. Linn, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Mere survival will have to be enough for most of these characters; the sense of fear is pervasive, but so is a determination to work through it. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

But the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is fighting back by injecting some ash trees with an insecticide to give them a chance at survival. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026