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

This is the second time in CEO Brian Niccol's two-year tenure that Starbucks is closing cafes deemed underperforming. — Matthew J. Belvedere,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Haggerty’s comments about his LSU tenure have not been previously reported. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Today, as Ryan stares down the end of his third and final term, which expires in 2029, his mayoral tenure may get an extension. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Series host and showrunner Jeff Probst told Entertainment Weekly that Johnson joined for season 45 and began his tenure when the show’s run time expanded to 90 minutes. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026