as in survival
uninterrupted or lasting life
The book chronicles several stories of survivance in the face of nearly impossible circumstances.
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Recent Examples of survivance
A discussion led by Weeden on native survivance in the face of suppression and colonization will follow.
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Courant Community, 8 May 2017
Courant Community, 8 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survivance
survival
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While still critically endangered, the trajectory from 35 to 400 represents an extraordinary arc of survival.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Analysts say companies see this moment as key to grab AI-curious customers for their own survival.—
Eunice Yoon,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Survivance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survivance. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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