Synonyms for Surviving & Similar Words
Definition of surviving
- adjective
- still in existence; "the Wollemi pine found in Australia is a surviving specimen of a conifer thought to have been long extinct and therefore known as a living fossil"; "the only surviving frontier blockhouse in Pennsylvania"
2 synonyms found
Writing tips for "surviving"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like extant, living can replace "surviving" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Surviving" in song lyrics
See how surviving is used in real songs:
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"Like a Rikers Island inmate barely surviving"
The 49ers f/ DOE — Can You Feel That -
"I'm not gliding but I'm striving hanging on by a thread and it's called surviving"
Black Sheep — Black With N.V -
"This that says surviving"
B.W.P. — We Want Money