continuations

plural of continuation

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Recent Examples of continuations Stranger Things’ transformation—from a charming homage to ’80s blockbusters to a sprawling transmedia franchise—was ribbed later in last night’s episode, in a commercial parody imagining a string of continuations. Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026 Many of the actions are continuations of boycotts that started earlier this year. USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025 The Department intends to stop funding both 2025 new awards and non-competing continuations for these seven grant programs. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Given the success of Demon Hunters, the suggestion of sequels or continuations have, of course, been top of mind for fans and creatives alike. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuations
Noun
  • Advertisement Kryptonite, the iconic weakness of Superman and Supergirl (along with red suns and, in some continuities, magic), was first created for the '40s radio serial The Adventures of Superman.
    James Grebey, Time, 26 June 2026
  • Filmmakers working on ultra-low budgets hardly have the option of achieving the kind of seamless dramatic continuities that industrial-strength techniques can offer.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • His hearing, during which he was served a life sentence, occurred this month after the defense requested multiple continuances.
    Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • The trial began in March, and has been punctuated by long continuances.
    Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026

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“Continuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuations. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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