survivor
Definition
A person who remains alive or continues to exist after an event, accident, or ordeal in which others have perished or failed.
One who outlasts adversity, competition, or challenging circumstances, often with resilience or cunning.
In legal contexts, a person who lives longer than another specified individual, such as in inheritance matters.
Informally, a contestant on a reality TV show like 'Survivor,' enduring trials to claim victory.
Examples
After the all-you-can-eat buffet massacre, she emerged as the sole survivor, clutching a napkin trophy.
The cockroach is nature's ultimate survivor, outlasting empires while plotting world domination from under the fridge.
In the boardroom battle royale, Bob was the last survivor, armed only with spreadsheets and passive-aggressive emails.
My houseplant is a survivor; it thrives on neglect, mocking my other crispy botanical failures.