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
Windowing is now in jeopardy of being reduced to a level that threatens the survival of theatrical distribution.
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Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Even under ideal conditions, fat survival can vary from one part of the face to another and from one patient to the next.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Neighbors are delivering groceries and essential supplies to families who are afraid to leave their homes, making sure no one is forced to choose between safety and survival.
—Marilyn Carlson Nelson, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
With the survival of AGOA guaranteed only for the next 11 months, the country’s production force and foreign investment opportunities hang in the balance.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
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Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Even under ideal conditions, fat survival can vary from one part of the face to another and from one patient to the next.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Neighbors are delivering groceries and essential supplies to families who are afraid to leave their homes, making sure no one is forced to choose between safety and survival.
—Marilyn Carlson Nelson, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
With the survival of AGOA guaranteed only for the next 11 months, the country’s production force and foreign investment opportunities hang in the balance.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
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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 company has built its reputation on fat-tire cruisers and commuter e-bikes for a major part of its existence.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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But whether this bulky protocluster’s existence actually demands the rewriting of textbooks remains to be seen.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 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,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Ralph Lauren Center will help UChicago Medicine bride gaps in everything from cancer education and prevention to early detection and diagnosis, and connecting patients with treatment and survivorship support the release said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survival. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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