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

Her tenure was short-lived because that same year, the United Nations elected her to serve on the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, a body established to adjudicate those responsible for the Rwandan genocide. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

During her tenure at Bloomingdale’s, Dattner led the redevelopment of its flagship fragrance hall and launched a beauty concept that introduced consumers to emerging brands and new ways of shopping the category. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Some research has found racial disparities in tenure and promotion outcomes, although those disparities vary considerably by discipline, school, gender and racial or ethnic group. — Rodney Coates, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026

Los Angeles won three straight one-score games against the Broncos to start Harbaugh’s tenure. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026