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
The fear and uncertainty is adversely affecting the care continuity for residents.
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David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Businesses can develop continuity plans.
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Brian Henriquez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
There’s no doubt that a lack of continuity in the front office and in the dugout has prevented the team from making progress in Steve Cohen’s stated goal of winning the World Series within the first five years of his ownership.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
For the most part, big superhero movies from DC and Marvel tend to be a hodgepodge of adaptation, with filmmakers borrowing freely and nebulously from decades of winding comic-book continuity.
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Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for continuity
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Businesses can develop continuity plans.
—
Brian Henriquez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
There’s no doubt that a lack of continuity in the front office and in the dugout has prevented the team from making progress in Steve Cohen’s stated goal of winning the World Series within the first five years of his ownership.
—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
For the most part, big superhero movies from DC and Marvel tend to be a hodgepodge of adaptation, with filmmakers borrowing freely and nebulously from decades of winding comic-book continuity.
—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for continuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuity
Noun
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An interesting and alternate continuation of the story, but no one really watched the show, resulting in a quick pull of the plug after two seasons.
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The Senate and House finally passed the budget just in time for the October deadline, but not before invoking a continuation budget to temporarily keep the government operating during the voting process.
Noun
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Ergo, provide the necessary support, both financial and vocal, to insure the continuance of local, regional, state, and national news platforms.
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Ines Soto, Elizabeth Soto’s husband, was granted a continuance and will be sentenced on July 1st, according to the Department of Justice.
Noun
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Scientists say that difference in scale and persistence means history does not guarantee a repeat outcome, even as El Niño is expected to strengthen through the fall and add another layer of ocean warming.
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But that persistence and learning became the foundation of my organization.
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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