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

The Milwaukee icon called the games of his hometown team for 54 seasons, the fourth-longest tenure in MLB history. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026

But the big story this week was Katie Zacharia’s one-week tenure as White House press secretary. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

During her tenure, Leavitt was known for her steadfast defense of the president, even if that meant delivering regular lectures to the media on their coverage of the administration. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026

For Rousteing, the archival selections come just months into his tenure at Rabanne. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026