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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The squad remains largely the same, however, and that continuity will no doubt help Slot settle into his new job.
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Matias Grez, CNN, 16 Aug. 2024
At its core, the show remains a portrait of intergenerational continuity, of avarice bridging gaps of age and sensibility.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2024
So, at least initially, Betts will enjoy continuity on defense, while adjusting to a new spot in the batting order.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
Color drenching packs a serious punch, and can even make a room look bigger by creating continuity.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 July 2024
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Matias Grez, CNN, 16 Aug. 2024
At its core, the show remains a portrait of intergenerational continuity, of avarice bridging gaps of age and sensibility.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2024
So, at least initially, Betts will enjoy continuity on defense, while adjusting to a new spot in the batting order.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
Color drenching packs a serious punch, and can even make a room look bigger by creating continuity.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for continuity
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuity. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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