continuity
noun
con·ti·nu·i·ty
ˌkän-tə-ˈnü-ə-tē 
-ˈnyü-
plural continuities
1
a
: uninterrupted connection, succession, or union
… its disregard of the continuity between means and ends …—
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b
: uninterrupted duration or continuation especially without essential change
the continuity of the company's management
2
: something that has, exhibits, or provides continuity: such as
a
: a script or scenario in the performing arts
b
: transitional spoken or musical matter especially for a radio or television program
c
: the story and dialogue of a comic strip
3
: the property of being mathematically continuous
Examples of continuity in a Sentence
The art historian is studying the continuities between the painter's works and those of her followers.
There's a problem with the movie's continuity.
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The Phillies have valued continuity during this successful run.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The Council said McCabe is authorized to continue carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the Office of the Controller in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures to safeguard the nation’s financial integrity and ensure continuity of government operations.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
That preparation creates a sense of continuity and responsibility.
—Charles Baggarly
october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Still, continuity is expected, with Perry poised to work with the material generated by the writers room.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
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Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The Council said McCabe is authorized to continue carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the Office of the Controller in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures to safeguard the nation’s financial integrity and ensure continuity of government operations.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
That preparation creates a sense of continuity and responsibility.
—Charles Baggarly
october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Still, continuity is expected, with Perry poised to work with the material generated by the writers room.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for continuity
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuity. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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continuity
noun
con·ti·nu·ity
ˌkänt-ᵊn-ˈ(y)ü-ət-ē
plural continuities
: uninterrupted connection, succession, or union
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