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 Glioblastoma Foundation says the current standard of care, like surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, remains largely ineffective and that median survival is about 15 months after diagnosis.
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Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Say thank you when the gratitude is really for survival.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
True growth happens when people give themselves permission to evolve beyond survival mode and begin leading from a place of purpose, wholeness and self-awareness.
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Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
As recently as the 1990s, knowing how to do it was a critical survival skill.
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Fred Weir,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for survival
Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Say thank you when the gratitude is really for survival.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
True growth happens when people give themselves permission to evolve beyond survival mode and begin leading from a place of purpose, wholeness and self-awareness.
—
Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
As recently as the 1990s, knowing how to do it was a critical survival skill.
—
Fred Weir,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for survival
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survival
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A discussion led by Weeden on native survivance in the face of suppression and colonization will follow.
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In the age of Neapolitan worship, some Melburnians disdain its existence for the cheap ingredients that defined early Australian versions.
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Lead vocalist Jacob Bannon came across the phenomenon when researching his own tinnitus and reimagined it as a culmination of all the pain and suffering in human existence.
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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.
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In reality, experts say survivorship is its own phase of care.
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“Survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survival. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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