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
Under her tenure, Channel 4 has battled privatization attempts and seismic shifts in viewing habits.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
Now, less than three months into his tenure, the Pentagon appears in turmoil.
—John Ficarra, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
Williams was officially introduced as head coach on April 1, days after the chaotic and controversial end to Willard’s tenure.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2025
That could easily change as his tenure as governor comes to a close, and as the Trump administration continues to push its policy agenda.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
Now, less than three months into his tenure, the Pentagon appears in turmoil.
—John Ficarra, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
Williams was officially introduced as head coach on April 1, days after the chaotic and controversial end to Willard’s tenure.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2025
That could easily change as his tenure as governor comes to a close, and as the Trump administration continues to push its policy agenda.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenure
Noun
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This week, the stories in The Lede are devoted to the lives that have been upended during the first hundred days of Donald Trump’s second term.—
Oliver Whang,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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The Nazis—not the neo- variety, the OGs—also talked about motherhood in terms of duty to a cause greater than themselves and their immediate families.—
Seyward Darby,
Vogue,
3 May 2025
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That power is among the reasons for his short stint in the minors.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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That means discounts on floral dresses perfect for Mother’s Day brunch or the perfect pastel mermaid dress for your next wedding guest stint.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Tenure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenure. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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