as in term
a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position
during his tenure as president the college experienced steady growth
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Recent Examples of tenure
The turbulent tenure of his predecessor, Jason Gill, had been marred by unrest in the clubhouse and middling results on the field.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The housing collapse and recession also happened during his tenure.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
The Devil Wears Prada charted two top 10 titles on the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart during Williams’ tenure with the group: 2010’s Zombie EP and 2011’s Dead Throne.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 22 May 2025
The celebratory scene in Norway on May 8 reminded Gold of happier days early in Postecoglou’s tenure.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 May 2025
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The housing collapse and recession also happened during his tenure.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
The Devil Wears Prada charted two top 10 titles on the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart during Williams’ tenure with the group: 2010’s Zombie EP and 2011’s Dead Throne.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 22 May 2025
The celebratory scene in Norway on May 8 reminded Gold of happier days early in Postecoglou’s tenure.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenure
Noun
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In simple terms, Gueye is a prominent presence off the ball, performing a large volume of actions, and doing so with a high success rate.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Wallace family members began growing crops and raising livestock during Abraham Lincoln’s first term in office.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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That paved the way for Fields to return to the House after a previous 1993-97 stint.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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The model, mom of three and Broadway star, 37, is on top of the world after just wrapping up her stint as Roxie Hart in Chicago on May 25.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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“Tenure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenure. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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