variants
also continuums
as in scales
formal
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 continua
This initiative provides grants to cities, counties and continuums of care to help prevent and end homelessness in their regions.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continua
Noun
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Across shirting, slip skirts, and swimwear, the collection features prints of seashells, frog eggs, and fish scales photographed by Zoe herself.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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If that behavior scales, prediction markets may become something broader than a niche financial tool.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Besides adhering to and leveraging various spectrums of light, temperature, air quality, and noise levels, these conditions are underrated factors that either support or undermine human biology hour by hour.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Vulture’s critics are tracking the year’s TV highlights across the streaming and broadcast spectrums, from breakout hits to underseen gems and everything in between.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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“Continua.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continua. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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