Synonyms of tenure

tenure

noun

ˈten-yər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• term
• stint
• tour
• hitch
• shift
• duration
• lifetime
• time
• span
• standing
• cycle
• watch
• life
• spell
• go
• lifespan
• stretch
• turn
• run

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tenure

Tan worked on the iPhone for most of his 24-year tenure at Apple, according to his LinkedIn page. — Stephen Nellis, USA Today, 11 July 2026

During his courtside interview with South Florida media before the report of the Adebayo incident surfaced, Herro spoke of the level of respect for his Heat tenure, when asked if he was properly appreciated. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026

All German chancellors after Angela Merkel have faced rock-bottom approval ratings, capped by Merz’s historic unpopularity, and Merkel herself has faced a damning reappraisal of her tenure after leaving. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

Following his tenure as Pornstache, Schreiber returned to TV on series like Defending Jacob, Candy, and as the lead on the Paramount+ sci-fi show Halo. — Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 11 July 2026