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
Following 20 movies, 2006’s Casino Royale gave the spy a full origin story that separated it from the (very) loose continuity of previous films.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
The contrast between her two rings felt symbolic of Diana’s role within the monarchy itself, one highly visible and modern, the other rooted in continuity and tradition.
—Eloise Moran, InStyle, 28 May 2026
And there’s continuity with Fangio, who has a strong understanding of how to deploy this personnel.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The setup is meant to address two concerns for seniors: the ability to age at home and continuity of care.
—Jessica Blough, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
The contrast between her two rings felt symbolic of Diana’s role within the monarchy itself, one highly visible and modern, the other rooted in continuity and tradition.
—Eloise Moran, InStyle, 28 May 2026
And there’s continuity with Fangio, who has a strong understanding of how to deploy this personnel.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The setup is meant to address two concerns for seniors: the ability to age at home and continuity of care.
—Jessica Blough, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for continuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuity
Noun
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As a continuation of the collection first shown in Paris, the traveling presentations allow Vanhee-Cybulski to expand a narrative through the spirit of a specific city.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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District Superintendent Jennifer Sachs later told families in an email that classes at the continuation school, which serves about 300 students, would continue Thursday as scheduled.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Michael Barnes, a representative of developer RBM Skyline Investors LLC, requested the continuance after residents urged the board to deny recommending the rezoning for the Skyline Meadows community.—
Joe Marusak
May 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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After recently failing to obtain a five-month continuance of his trial, Kapoor’s defense lawyers — Don Samuel, Jane Raskin and Fred Schwartz — quickly pivoted to working out the plea deal with federal prosecutors.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
Noun
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However, persistence becomes problematic when PFAS leach or evaporate out of products and into the surrounding environment.—
Carrie McDonough,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The movie is more than a celebration of persistence in the face of rejection, of faith in oneself, or of the power of love.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuity. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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