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
Backed by the security elite and closely aligned with Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), his elevation would represent continuity for Iran's conservative trajectory and further entrench the militarization of governance.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Boats filled with pleasure cruisers drifted into shots; the waves and weather were unpredictable, so maintaining continuity was nearly impossible; and everyone kept getting seasick.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 June 2025
More Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Keeping Udoka around allows the Rockets to continue growing organically and keeps continuity with the organization.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
By strategically placing these checkpoints at critical stages, organizations can minimize downtime during failures and maintain business continuity, ultimately transforming a traditional disaster recovery approach into a proactive method.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Boats filled with pleasure cruisers drifted into shots; the waves and weather were unpredictable, so maintaining continuity was nearly impossible; and everyone kept getting seasick.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 June 2025
More Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Keeping Udoka around allows the Rockets to continue growing organically and keeps continuity with the organization.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
By strategically placing these checkpoints at critical stages, organizations can minimize downtime during failures and maintain business continuity, ultimately transforming a traditional disaster recovery approach into a proactive method.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuity
Noun
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This latest endeavor marks a continuation of the growing trend of digital creators broadcasting their every move over extended periods, with Cenat and crew committing to a full month of non-stop content.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 July 2025
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Next up in the renewables sector is the continuation of a rabid race to break ground on clean-energy projects to beat the tax credit deadlines.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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And the bad thoughts may serve a biological purpose: because mothers who have thoughts of infanticide are more likely to compulsively check on their infants, their hypervigilance may be what has ensured the continuance of their line.—
Andrew Kay,
Harpers Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Whether this comes to bite the prosecution in the long-run remains to be seen, but certainly Richard’s presence is an addition to any continuance or appeal move the defense chooses to make down the line.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The theme is echoed in videos exploring contemporary Australian bark-cloth painting, and the persistence of masquerade traditions across Africa.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Your experience illustrates the importance of persistence and following up.—
Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuity. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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