Synonyms of tenures

tenures

noun

plural of tenure

as in terms

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

• terms
• stints
• tours
• shifts
• hitches
• durations
• goes
• times
• lifetimes
• cycles
• spans
• watches
• runs
• spells
• lives
• stretches
• standings
• life spans
• turns

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tenures

Previous New York City Mayors Bill de Blasio and Eric Adams both pushed for the ban during their tenures, however, there was not enough support in the City Council. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Netanyahu is Israel’s longest serving prime minister, holding onto power for more than 18 years over three separate tenures. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Two former press secretaries from his first term — Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Kayleigh McEnany — were hired after their tenures in the White House, although Sanders departed to launch her campaign for governor of Arkansas. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Sixty years ago, hall of famer Wilt Chamberlain famously lived in a Manhattan apartment on Central Park West and commuted to Philadelphia for games and practices during his tenures with the Philadelphia Warriors and 76ers. — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026

And here are the White Sox, with the rocky tenures of Pedro Grifol and Tony La Russa in the rearview. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Counting permanent, interim and acting leaders, CMS has had 12 superintendent tenures since 2000. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

Skip Schumaker’s history with late-season runs The first-year Rangers manager is deprecating about his playing career as mostly a utility player, which lasted from 2005 to 2015 and covered tenures with the Cardinals, Dodgers and Reds. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

Long employee tenures reflect company culture Blue Ash Equipment Rental has employed more than 75 people during its history, with several employees spending more than 25 years with the company. — Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2026