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
Keep detailed records of decisions and agreements to maintain continuity despite their inconsistent involvement.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The trio looked for a way to create a sense of continuity between songs.
—Carolina Abbott Galvão, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2025
Measures would typically be taken to protect business continuity, prevent unwanted entanglement and maintain control of her brand.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
These organizations are pleading for stability and continuity to be restored at the agency tasked with supporting U.S. public health.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 29 Aug. 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The trio looked for a way to create a sense of continuity between songs.
—Carolina Abbott Galvão, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2025
Measures would typically be taken to protect business continuity, prevent unwanted entanglement and maintain control of her brand.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
These organizations are pleading for stability and continuity to be restored at the agency tasked with supporting U.S. public health.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for continuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuity
Noun
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Breastfeeding in Public Wasn't Always So Easy The Special K campaign marks a continuation of the message that Baz sends in all her most flashy ad campaigns to date.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the past, wise leaders from both parties saw to it that there were limits on criticism and such threats—protecting the independence of the Fed and ensuring its continuation as the bedrock of the American financial system and, indeed, the global financial system.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to Cross County Circuit Court records, on July 1, a continuance was granted in the matter, and no trial date has been set.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
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Instead, the judge overseeing the case granted the defense team's request for a continuance and agreed to hear arguments on their motion for a new trial in October.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The lesson came with time—and with persistence.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Jia acknowledged the pressures on young filmmakers in China but urged persistence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuity. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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