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
In this way fairy tales and fantasy literature fit children for survival.
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JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
But looking ahead, Hidalgo strikes an optimistic note, and also notes how important these megabrands are to the survival of traditional kids TV commissioners such as the BBC.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Procrastination in the name of political survival is hardly the approach of serious statesmen and stateswomen.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
The five-year survival rate from prostate cancer is roughly 98%, the NIH says.
—Molly Nagle, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
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JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
But looking ahead, Hidalgo strikes an optimistic note, and also notes how important these megabrands are to the survival of traditional kids TV commissioners such as the BBC.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Procrastination in the name of political survival is hardly the approach of serious statesmen and stateswomen.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
The five-year survival rate from prostate cancer is roughly 98%, the NIH says.
—Molly Nagle, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
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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From the moment the Creature is brought to life, his existence is defined by torment and pain.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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Kate, Hal, Grace and her husband, Todd Penn (Bradley Whitford), have traveled to the estate to repair their international relationship and discuss the existence of a powerful weapon known as the Poseidon, located on a Russian submarine off the coast of England.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For Rolle, cancer survivorship means showing up for yourself every day, honoring your body’s strengths and limits, and staying determined to live a strong, purposeful life—no matter what.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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For each shirt purchased, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Baptist Health Foundation directly supporting Baptist’s mission to provide personal care to each patient from diagnosis to survivorship and beyond.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survival. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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