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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In a head-on collision, a seat closer to the rear may offer passengers the best chance for survival.—
USA TODAY STAFF,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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These findings raise concerns about how this spreading shadow could reshape marine ecosystems that depend on sunlight and moonlight for survival.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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“Survivance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survivance. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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