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
His selection to lead the global Church signals continuity with the priorities of Pope Francis, particularly regarding outreach to the Global South and reform within the Church hierarchy.
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Vatican watchers said Prevost’s decision to name himself Leo was particularly significant given the previous Leo’s legacy of social justice and reform, suggesting continuity with some of Francis’ chief concerns.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
To what degree will the new pope stand or not stand in continuity with Francis?
—Dennis Doyle, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
The glory days of Maserati road cars spanned a couple of decades, and despite ownership transitions—the Orsi family, Citroen, De Tomaso—the company maintained a continuity of sorts.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Vatican watchers said Prevost’s decision to name himself Leo was particularly significant given the previous Leo’s legacy of social justice and reform, suggesting continuity with some of Francis’ chief concerns.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
To what degree will the new pope stand or not stand in continuity with Francis?
—Dennis Doyle, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
The glory days of Maserati road cars spanned a couple of decades, and despite ownership transitions—the Orsi family, Citroen, De Tomaso—the company maintained a continuity of sorts.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuity
Noun
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The initiative was a continuation of his work as vice president to address a disease that had killed his older son, Beau, who died from brain cancer in 2015.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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In continuation of the star's stylish streak of Louis Vuitton spots, the actress, 28, models the label's latest iteration of its collaboration with artist Takashi Murakami.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The fee for being granted a continuance by an immigration judge is at least $100.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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During the last hearing, Khalil's lawyers were granted continuance to give additional time to review the allegations raised against him in the Notice to Appear filed by DHS.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Matt Cardona remains one of the best stories of persistence and dedication in professional wrestling.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Her power, patience and persistence show up all over the stat sheet.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuity. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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