as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
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Recent Examples of continuation
Attendees did double takes at the bags, which looked curiously similar to a Hermès Kelly bag but were likely a continuation of her Lee Radziwill bag collection.
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Anika Reed, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
For the company, the project is not just a business milestone, but a symbolic continuation of its legacy, as the original Temelín turbine sets were built by Škoda Plzeň, its predecessor.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
The second season will be a continuation of the storyline and characters from season one, based on an original script from Cutter.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
The new song is a riveting fusion of house, bomba and plena — a continuation of the superstar’s tropical flair.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
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Anika Reed, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
For the company, the project is not just a business milestone, but a symbolic continuation of its legacy, as the original Temelín turbine sets were built by Škoda Plzeň, its predecessor.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
The second season will be a continuation of the storyline and characters from season one, based on an original script from Cutter.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
The new song is a riveting fusion of house, bomba and plena — a continuation of the superstar’s tropical flair.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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The defensive line lacks continuity.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Haiti itself is also preparing for national elections next year — an important step toward building political continuity and credibility.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Judge Lipner ruled that there would be no further continuances in the case.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to Cross County Circuit Court records, on July 1, a continuance was granted in the matter, and no trial date has been set.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Be Relentlessly Persistent My mindset is relentless persistence.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Bishops’ persistence was rewarded when Maeve Delaney scored off a corner kick, which thrilled the team and head coach Gary Burke.—
Hannah Hughes,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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