survival

noun

Definition of survivalnext
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 thousands of low-orbiting satellites have been pivotal for Ukraine’s survival against Russia’s full-scale invasion, which began in February 2022. — Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 The average survival rate is between 12 and 18 months, and there is currently no cure for the illness. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 The survival of Infantino, who is up for re-election for a fourth term as president at the FIFA Congress in March, is now in doubt. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026 As Anna’s smile dissolves in the final moments, survival is cold comfort. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for survival
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  1. existence
  2. survivorship
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  • Wind would blow the trees against the windows and the humidifier would puff and David would deteriorate in his little slice of existence, running out the clock there on the very edge of other people’s real lives.
    — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Because the existence of our precious country, the country of all of us, the existence of Israel, is not up for negotiation.
    — Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
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  • Depending on how the property was held, this is either an affidavit of survivorship, a new deed, or documentation from the probate court.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
  • In reality, experts say survivorship is its own phase of care.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
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