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
On one level, the planet itself probably has a better shot at survival without us — that’s the practical interpretation.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
The 2026 review should be used to modernize the agreement, not to threaten its survival.
—Diego Marroquin Bitar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
In Jewish terms, our own hearts start to harden, not out of malice, but out of survival.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
The survival rate for all cancers combined is 70%.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
The 2026 review should be used to modernize the agreement, not to threaten its survival.
—Diego Marroquin Bitar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
In Jewish terms, our own hearts start to harden, not out of malice, but out of survival.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
The survival rate for all cancers combined is 70%.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 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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In the early period of Carthage’s existence, from the ninth to the seventh century BCE, the sea was a very dangerous place to be settled upon and coastal towns were vulnerable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Classical references confirm its existence, but the city’s full layout and extent were never clearly understood, contributing to its long-standing archaeological mystery.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 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,
13 Jan. 2026
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Following the event, the 53-year-old spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about navigating survivorship and connecting with those going through similar journeys.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
17 Dec. 2025
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“Survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survival. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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