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
No pediatrician outside the building and no school secretary inside it can provide that level of daily continuity.
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Jordan Schriver,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Whatever people do with it, retirement should allow continuing some elements of old patterns in new forms, since continuity and familiarity matter.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
As the King stood alongside his heir Prince William and grandchildren George, Charlotte and Louis on the palace balcony, the monarchy’s future was on display for all to see — a powerful portrait of continuity at a moment when the institution appears to have regained its footing.
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Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The idea is precisely to throw something into that continuity that doesn’t belong, to create something that escapes it.
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Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for continuity
Jordan Schriver,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Whatever people do with it, retirement should allow continuing some elements of old patterns in new forms, since continuity and familiarity matter.
—
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
As the King stood alongside his heir Prince William and grandchildren George, Charlotte and Louis on the palace balcony, the monarchy’s future was on display for all to see — a powerful portrait of continuity at a moment when the institution appears to have regained its footing.
—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The idea is precisely to throw something into that continuity that doesn’t belong, to create something that escapes it.
—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for continuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuity
Noun
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Gervais told the audience in an Q&A following the screening that the show was a continuation of his process and work across The Office, Extras and After Life, transposing his observations of life into drama, and also tapped into his love of animals.
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Admissions officers conduct a holistic review, expecting a student's major choice to be a cohesive continuation of their academic and extracurricular story, supported by their transcript and essays.
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The project had received a continuance from an initial public hearing April 20, at which City Council member Natalie Jangula and others raised concerns about a lack of open space.
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The trial began in March, and has been punctuated by long continuances.
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In a business built on people, persistence, and long-term thinking, investors who adopt an entrepreneurial mindset can position themselves to uncover opportunities, create value, and build lasting success even in the most competitive markets.
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Mighty Mary is a rousing story of courage, teamwork and persistence, revealing how one bold act can ripple outward to shift culture, expand possibility and open doors for generations to come.
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuity. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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