as in survivance
uninterrupted or lasting life
The survival of many endangered species is imperiled by human action.
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Recent Examples of survival
But the ancestor of the potato plant evolved to thrive in the dry, cold, high-altitude habitats that sprang up across the Andes, with the tuber enabling its ultimate survival, Knapp said.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
Like their predecessors, the era’s neon colors, wild graphics, and attention-grabbing silhouettes pushed back against that invisibility, insisting that joy, play, and self-expression were forms of survival, too.
—Alexandra Jane, Essence, 31 July 2025
Since their inception in 2003, most charter schools in Maryland have had to scrap and fight for survival and recognition.
—Will McKenna, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
Featuring bold new artwork by Violeta Encarnación and an exclusive introduction by the author, this deluxe version of the Booker Prize-winning novel reimagines the beloved tale of survival, spirituality, and storytelling.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
Like their predecessors, the era’s neon colors, wild graphics, and attention-grabbing silhouettes pushed back against that invisibility, insisting that joy, play, and self-expression were forms of survival, too.
—Alexandra Jane, Essence, 31 July 2025
Since their inception in 2003, most charter schools in Maryland have had to scrap and fight for survival and recognition.
—Will McKenna, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
Featuring bold new artwork by Violeta Encarnación and an exclusive introduction by the author, this deluxe version of the Booker Prize-winning novel reimagines the beloved tale of survival, spirituality, and storytelling.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survival
Noun
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Additionally, the existence of faculty senates would require approval from the regents.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But this is a tiny-budget team, already relegated from the WorldTour, and whose existence for next season is under real question.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
Noun
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But sole survivorship in catastrophic crashes remains an anomaly.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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These programs provide critical access to screenings, diagnostics, treatment and survivorship care.—
Nancy G. Brinker,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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“Survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survival. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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