Synonyms of continuation

continuation

noun

kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən 

as in continuity

uninterrupted or lasting existence

the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support

Synonyms & Similar Words

• continuity
• continuance
• persistence
• continuousness
• survival
• duration
• endurance
• durability
• extension
• subsistence
• prolongation
• ceaselessness
• lengthening
• elongation
• permanence
• prolonging
• stretching
• abidance
• drawing out
• enduringness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• termination
• end
• cessation
• ending
• discontinuance
• expiration
• finish
• close
• discontinuity
• stoppage
• curtailment
• surcease
• shortening
• cutback
• abridgment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of continuation

The 2027 color is simply a continuation of that same comfort theme, Kim explains. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

That was the continuation of a trend that has seen the Broncos sign 11 of their players to multiyear extensions since before the 2024 season. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

More than a rebrand From a hardware standpoint, this is very much a continuation of the E-Ray line, just with the new motor at the front and engine at the back. — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026

While Alex and Mason were dating at the end of Wizards of Waverly Place, the continuation establishes early on that Alex has married someone else. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026