CONTINUITY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

continuity

noun

ˌkän-tə-ˈnü-ə-tē

Definition of continuity

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 The choice of Kijanangoma, who is known as a down-to-earth broadcaster, was likely aimed at appealing to traditionalists seeking continuity and those against having another child on the throne. — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 The overall messaging of the new cross-border retail push is an emphasis on continuity over novelty. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 Boards are becoming increasingly attuned to this in their role of overseeing business continuity and enterprise value. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 Not even in World War II had this full continuity posture been activated in this manner, and Stafford had to execute a plan the nation had trained for but never used. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuity

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Noun

Ives, who introduced menswear last season, plans to pay homage to the institution through his continuation in the category, this time in the form of two men’s suits, semi-ironically made in collaboration with Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes.

— Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026
What wasn’t new was the continuation of the kind of barbarity that dominated conflicts of recent memory, from Cambodia to Rwanda.

— David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

Central to these efforts will be the continuance of the congressional approval for the president to operate under the Authorization for Use of Military Force.

— John M. Weaver, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2026
Creeden filed a motion for the continuance on Thursday, saying the probation office hadn’t yet released its draft presentence investigation report and that the court hadn’t yet ruled on his motions for acquittal and for a new trial.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

According to the trade counsel, the recent tit-for-tat trade actions undertaken by both Washington and Ottowa have served to illuminate the persistence of a trend that stands to continue over the coming months.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Maines’ technical skill along with his persistence and curiosity helped produce journalism with far-reaching consequences.

— Sally Kestin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

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