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

For invasive epithelial ovarian cancer that has spread to distant parts of the body, the five-year relative survival rate is 32%, according to the ACS. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

That survival data is why the idea of prostate cancer as an automatic death sentence ranks among the most persistent misconceptions urologists confront with patients. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026

These high survival numbers are likely due to the fact that most people have access to lightning-safe buildings and vehicles and can reach emergency care quickly. — Daile Zhang, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026

In the meantime, the cost of survival for millions of Iranians just gets higher as the war grinds on. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026