Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

survivor

[ser-vahy-ver] / sərˈvaɪ vər /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

There is no single “right” age to claim benefits or to switch from survivor benefits to your own retirement benefit.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

He adopted it last year after his daughter prevailed upon him through the writings of Holocaust survivor and lawyer Raphael Lemkin, credited with coining the term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

If your own retirement benefit exceeds your survivor benefit, your monthly payment would increase to reflect that higher amount.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

At the center of the case was Gavin Arvizo, a then-15-year-old cancer survivor from Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

It amazed me how I could empathize not only with Anne Frank, but also with a Holocaust survivor.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




Vocabulary lists containing survivor


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "survivor" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com