SURVIVORSHIP Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

survivorship

noun

Definition of survivorship

as in survival

uninterrupted or lasting life The two became close friends after sharing the same journey of survivorship from cancer.

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Recent Examples of survivorship Both in general, and because of survivorship bias. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 In addition to celebrating cancer survivors, the event will feature information on cancer support groups, the free eight-week virtual Moving Beyond Cancer survivorship program and other resources for cancer survivors. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026 The company has been expanding its services, such as survivorship care, to address quality-of-life gaps that occur past active treatment. — Ellen Sheng, CNBC, 19 May 2026 Our approach to burn survivorship care at the Connecticut Burn Center is complex and requires a specialized, multi-faceted approach. — Dr. Jaclyn M. Piselli, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for survivorship

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survival

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For the first time since the Ebola outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of Congo, multiple new clinical trials are underway or soon will be to evaluate new therapies that could improve survival.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
For parks like Fiesta Village, the rising cost of essentials such as food ultimately makes survival harder, said Dennis Speigel, president of International Theme Park Services, a consulting firm.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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