as in spectrum
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a range or series of things that are slightly different from each other and that exist between two different possibilities
His motives for volunteering lie somewhere on the continuum between charitable and self-serving. a continuum of temperatures ranging from very cold to very hot
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Recent Examples of continuum
The continuum of guidance-to-manipulation is thin and often not visible to the user.
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Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
In the hands of collectors like Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, Gray’s art travels from studio to collection to resort in a continuum.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 11 Aug. 2025
Distinguished by close harmonies, catchy melodies and potent lyricism, the T Sisters’ sound represents a continuum of music from roots to pop influences, a cappella and groovy indie folk.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
Those continuums often include some combination of local government, businesses, nonprofit service providers like shelters, and even religious organizations.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
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Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
In the hands of collectors like Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, Gray’s art travels from studio to collection to resort in a continuum.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 11 Aug. 2025
Distinguished by close harmonies, catchy melodies and potent lyricism, the T Sisters’ sound represents a continuum of music from roots to pop influences, a cappella and groovy indie folk.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
Those continuums often include some combination of local government, businesses, nonprofit service providers like shelters, and even religious organizations.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuum
Noun
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Sullivan was between his future assistants on that spectrum, Parker continues.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Each is tuned to absorb a different slice of the solar spectrum.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Frisch noted that the backdrop for the digital asset ecosystem looks very positive, with Gemini positioned well to capture growth and share gains given its smaller scale versus larger peers.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sellhorn said the amount of work and pay scale compounded with increasing regulations and standards for teachers makes the profession less attractive to those who might consider the career.—
Tory Basile,
IndyStar,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Continuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuum. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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