continuity
noun
con·ti·nu·i·ty
ˌkän-tə-ˈnü-ə-tē 
-ˈnyü-
plural continuities
1
a
: uninterrupted connection, succession, or union
… its disregard of the continuity between means and ends …—
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b
: uninterrupted duration or continuation especially without essential change
the continuity of the company's management
2
: something that has, exhibits, or provides continuity: such as
a
: a script or scenario in the performing arts
b
: transitional spoken or musical matter especially for a radio or television program
c
: the story and dialogue of a comic strip
3
: the property of being mathematically continuous
Examples of continuity in a Sentence
The art historian is studying the continuities between the painter's works and those of her followers.
There's a problem with the movie's continuity.
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The inaccuracies—octopuses are solitary and short-lived, while organizations require sustained collaboration and multi-year continuity—are minor and easily acknowledged.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
To ensure continuity, Arlene asked her niece, Betty Smith, her husband Truman, and family to become partners at Satsuma.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
What distinguishes Mannering’s approach is an emphasis on continuity and curation.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Today’s fest leadership team — fest vets executive director Krystof Mucha and artistic director Karel Och — are part of a very rare and fortuitous organizational feat that provides the festival with continuity that pays dividends for filmmakers, film fans and sponsors.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 15 May 2026
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Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
To ensure continuity, Arlene asked her niece, Betty Smith, her husband Truman, and family to become partners at Satsuma.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
What distinguishes Mannering’s approach is an emphasis on continuity and curation.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Today’s fest leadership team — fest vets executive director Krystof Mucha and artistic director Karel Och — are part of a very rare and fortuitous organizational feat that provides the festival with continuity that pays dividends for filmmakers, film fans and sponsors.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 15 May 2026
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuity. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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continuity
noun
con·ti·nu·ity
ˌkänt-ᵊn-ˈ(y)ü-ət-ē
plural continuities
: uninterrupted connection, succession, or union
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