SURVIVANCE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

survivance

noun

Definition of survivance

as in survival

uninterrupted or lasting life The book chronicles several stories of survivance in the face of nearly impossible circumstances.

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survival

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The birds and the bees Many animals have appearances that blend in with their surroundings for survival.

— Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
Mental health, studies show, tends to deteriorate rapidly as victims are forced into survival mode.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

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