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
To make the front porch look good, make the space a continuation of your interior design with outdoor-friendly versions.
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Perri Ormont Blumberg,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Minetree's continuation of the iconic franchise is pretty kismet.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Meanwhile, the pack’s Playful Pink/Infrared 23/Shy Pink/Arctic Pink (style code IQ5706-600) look is said to be a continuation of the New York-centric storytelling which began on the brand’s pink Air Jordan 5 and was also seen on its friends-and-family exclusive Timberland Field Boot from December.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
As a continuation of the Handmaid’s Tale story, The Testaments explores Gilead from new perspectives, focusing on a group of teenage girls attending a finishing school for Gilead’s elite young women.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Perri Ormont Blumberg,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Minetree's continuation of the iconic franchise is pretty kismet.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Meanwhile, the pack’s Playful Pink/Infrared 23/Shy Pink/Arctic Pink (style code IQ5706-600) look is said to be a continuation of the New York-centric storytelling which began on the brand’s pink Air Jordan 5 and was also seen on its friends-and-family exclusive Timberland Field Boot from December.
—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
As a continuation of the Handmaid’s Tale story, The Testaments explores Gilead from new perspectives, focusing on a group of teenage girls attending a finishing school for Gilead’s elite young women.
—
Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
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An outdoor side table in the same periwinkle blue as your kitchen island cabinetry, or persimmon pillows in an outdoor fabric that picks up a tone from your dining room drapes, can create continuity between indoor and outdoor zones.
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When systems continue functioning during bandwidth degradation or temporary outages, operational continuity can improve.
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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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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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