as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
after being shuttled from one foster home to another, the child needs some continuity of care
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Recent Examples of continuity
Because operational resilience depends on continuity—continuity of workflows, data, and understanding of the patient.
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Julia Strandberg,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Alix Morabito, chief merchandising officer, Galeries Lafayette The new Givenchy man fits perfectly within the continuity of the women’s collection developed by Sarah Burton.
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Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
That continuity can make a meaningful difference.
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Jackie Deantonis,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
The president and vice president do not travel abroad simultaneously for security and continuity purposes, and Trump is scheduled to depart for a G7 summit in France early Monday.
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Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Julia Strandberg,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Alix Morabito, chief merchandising officer, Galeries Lafayette The new Givenchy man fits perfectly within the continuity of the women’s collection developed by Sarah Burton.
—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
That continuity can make a meaningful difference.
—
Jackie Deantonis,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
The president and vice president do not travel abroad simultaneously for security and continuity purposes, and Trump is scheduled to depart for a G7 summit in France early Monday.
—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for continuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuity
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Gervais told the audience in an Q&A following the screening that the show was a continuation of his process and work across The Office, Extras and After Life, transposing his observations of life into drama, and also tapped into his love of animals.
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Admissions officers conduct a holistic review, expecting a student's major choice to be a cohesive continuation of their academic and extracurricular story, supported by their transcript and essays.
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The project had received a continuance from an initial public hearing April 20, at which City Council member Natalie Jangula and others raised concerns about a lack of open space.
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The trial began in March, and has been punctuated by long continuances.
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For now, advocates say preparation and persistence are critical as the community faces an uncertain future.
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Brown-Nagin highlights how equality is not just an ideal but a legal pursuit requiring strategy, persistence, and courage.
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuity. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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