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as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
the feud between the two families was bitter and of long continuance
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as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the continuance of hunger in the world despite some valiant efforts to solve the problem
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Recent Examples of continuance
English musician Kate Nash has announced the launch of a new OnlyFans page to help fund the continuance of her current tour.
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Lenexa will see its sales tax live for another 20 years after voters approved its continuance during the April 1 election.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025
The fee for being granted a continuance by an immigration judge is at least $100.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
During the last hearing, Khalil's lawyers were granted continuance to give additional time to review the allegations raised against him in the Notice to Appear filed by DHS.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Lenexa will see its sales tax live for another 20 years after voters approved its continuance during the April 1 election.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025
The fee for being granted a continuance by an immigration judge is at least $100.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
During the last hearing, Khalil's lawyers were granted continuance to give additional time to review the allegations raised against him in the Notice to Appear filed by DHS.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuance
Noun
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And since the sun will appear to describe such a high arc across the sky, the duration of daylight will be at its most extreme, lasting exactly 15 hours.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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This tactic bumped our average session duration by 20%.—
Vaibhav Kakkar,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Each addition is a continuation of our vision; to create jewelry that feels personal, expressive and in constant dialogue with the person who wears it.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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The move was expected as Trump began the process to implement it on Inauguration Day, and is the continuation of policies implemented during his first term.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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The feature-length documentary, releasing June 10, is the first in a weekly series that digs into big event meltdowns that made headlines, created corporate scandals, and often cost lives.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Mitch is a successful banker who hates his job and the life it’s bought him, with a wife who does not understand him.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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More Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Keeping Udoka around allows the Rockets to continue growing organically and keeps continuity with the organization.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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By strategically placing these checkpoints at critical stages, organizations can minimize downtime during failures and maintain business continuity, ultimately transforming a traditional disaster recovery approach into a proactive method.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Slightly crisp upon buying, these will soften over time, with every wash, only getting better with age.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2025
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And at times, journalists have reported law enforcement exacerbated rather than simply encountered tensions with protesters — an assessment that contradicts official statements.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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Medium-bodied with excellent ripeness, good acidity and persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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That persistence of the idea itself is kind of an artwork.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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“Continuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuance. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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