survivor
noun
a person or thing that survives.
survivors
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pluralof survivor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A survey of about 1,500 fire survivors found that more than half were dissatisfied with the notice they received before being allowed to return home, the report said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Earlier, the coast guard said preliminary interviews with the survivors suggest that the fire started in the cargo hold.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
“Over the years, tens of thousands of first responders, construction workers, volunteers, and survivors have become ill and tragically, many have died.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
To date, just 145,000 of the first responders and survivors are enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program, which has both extended life and the quality of that life for program participants.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
This morning, the group of us survivors gathers at Ruth's house for our monthly meeting.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
