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
Hospitals lose continuity of care, unit-level know-how, and the working relationships that help high-stress clinical units function well.
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Harvard Business Review, 20 May 2026
Under the deal, Jacobs, who founded the company in 1984 with Duffy, will continue his role as creative director, ensuring continuity for the brand’s vision, runway collections and shows.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Bass defended her record as mayor, pointing to efforts to reduce encampments and expand housing, while arguing that continuity in leadership is needed to sustain progress.
—City News Service, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Previous models could only create individualized clips without considering cause-and-effect continuity across scenes.
—Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 19 May 2026
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Harvard Business Review, 20 May 2026
Under the deal, Jacobs, who founded the company in 1984 with Duffy, will continue his role as creative director, ensuring continuity for the brand’s vision, runway collections and shows.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Bass defended her record as mayor, pointing to efforts to reduce encampments and expand housing, while arguing that continuity in leadership is needed to sustain progress.
—City News Service, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Previous models could only create individualized clips without considering cause-and-effect continuity across scenes.
—Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for continuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuity
Noun
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Garcia’s performance was a continuation of outstanding efforts by the senior this season.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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However, with additional investment opportunities and alternative revenue streams, the continuation of the tour is still possible.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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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
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After a not guilty plea and two years of continuances, his state trial was scheduled to begin on January 26 but has been delayed again, according to court records.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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For over a quarter century, first before SpaceX and now because of it, the ISS has been a triumph of science, diplomacy, and persistence.—
Tejpaul Bhatia,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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But the moon’s geological makeup gives moonquakes a surprising persistence compared with earthquakes; the tremors can last for several hours.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuity. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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