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a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position
during his tenure as president the college experienced steady growth
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Recent Examples of tenures
Members of the independent central bank historically haven’t held other outside roles during their tenures.
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Steve Kopack, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Executives such as Lee Iacocca, Hal Sperlich (who unsuccessfully lobbied Ford to build minivans), and one-time CEOs Donald Petersen and Jacques Nasser found out their tenures at Ford had met a premature end.
—Bill Koenig, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
But Gen Z’s brief job tenures are much more complicated than what meets the eye; entry-level job postings have fallen 29% since January 2024, and alongside fewer opportunities, many are feeling underprepared and unsupported in their professional lives.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
As with many schools, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) had a myriad of hallmarks that students sought comfort in throughout their tenures on campus—and long after graduation too.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Some young Democrats running for Congress are calling attention to the age breakdown and lengthy tenures that many hold within the party, and citing these as reasons why the party has struggled.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
His departure is the latest in a string of university leaders’ resignations, following tenures marked by criticism and battles with the federal government.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The Justice Department is expected to quickly appeal Judge Brann's decision, which could have impacts in multiple other districts where the administration has similarly maneuvered to extend the tenures of several appointees.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
Research suggests that longer CEO tenures correlate with better long-term company performance.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Steve Kopack, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Executives such as Lee Iacocca, Hal Sperlich (who unsuccessfully lobbied Ford to build minivans), and one-time CEOs Donald Petersen and Jacques Nasser found out their tenures at Ford had met a premature end.
—Bill Koenig, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
But Gen Z’s brief job tenures are much more complicated than what meets the eye; entry-level job postings have fallen 29% since January 2024, and alongside fewer opportunities, many are feeling underprepared and unsupported in their professional lives.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
As with many schools, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) had a myriad of hallmarks that students sought comfort in throughout their tenures on campus—and long after graduation too.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Some young Democrats running for Congress are calling attention to the age breakdown and lengthy tenures that many hold within the party, and citing these as reasons why the party has struggled.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
His departure is the latest in a string of university leaders’ resignations, following tenures marked by criticism and battles with the federal government.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The Justice Department is expected to quickly appeal Judge Brann's decision, which could have impacts in multiple other districts where the administration has similarly maneuvered to extend the tenures of several appointees.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
Research suggests that longer CEO tenures correlate with better long-term company performance.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenures
Noun
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Washington was happy to let Moscow broker the peace deal that ended the 44-day war, deploying peacekeepers to implement the lopsided terms.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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See the operator's terms and conditions for important details.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The series against the Brewers was a homecoming of sorts for Montgomery, who had two stints as a member of Milwaukee’s front office.—
Andrew Wagner,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Lolley had stints at DK Pittsburgh Sports, Steelers Digest and other publications during his standout career.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Operators like Flipper Finders run morning, afternoon, and sunset tours that explore tidal creeks, salt marshes, and open waterways, often stopping at historic Morris Island to hunt for seashells, fossils, and sand dollars.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Almost daily lectures in the ship’s theater prime the intellectual pump for the next day’s tours and experiences.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Tenures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenures. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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