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
Xabi Alonso has been exposed to far too much elite football wisdom to be labelled a mere Guardiola disciple, but his style of play offers the path to a positive form of continuity while his status in the game commands far greater respect than any BlueCo hire since Mauricio Pochettino.
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Term limits should be evaluated as a question of democratic structure and leadership continuity.
—Luisa Veltmann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
In which it was created purely for continuity of government purposes, at first, and then communication between research agencies and whose entire guiding, structural-engineering philosophy was distribution and nonconcentration.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Marc Jacobs will continue in his role as founder and creative director, ensuring continuity of the brand’s vision, runway collections, and fashion shows.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 May 2026
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Term limits should be evaluated as a question of democratic structure and leadership continuity.
—Luisa Veltmann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
In which it was created purely for continuity of government purposes, at first, and then communication between research agencies and whose entire guiding, structural-engineering philosophy was distribution and nonconcentration.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Marc Jacobs will continue in his role as founder and creative director, ensuring continuity of the brand’s vision, runway collections, and fashion shows.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuity
Noun
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Lechtzin said the lawsuit also seeks compensation for benefits, including the continuation of medical coverage, retirement contributions, unused vacation and sick time.—
NBC South Florida,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Spain and Slovenia are unlikely to come back, and a continuation of Netanyahu military policies could mean other countries join the boycott, resulting in a potential scrapping of the contest in 2027 with that much revenue exiting.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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After recently failing to obtain a five-month continuance of his trial, Kapoor’s defense lawyers — Don Samuel, Jane Raskin and Fred Schwartz — quickly pivoted to working out the plea deal with federal prosecutors.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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After a not guilty plea and two years of continuances, his state trial was scheduled to begin on January 26 but has been delayed again, according to court records.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The thesis, as Zidni frames it, is that Indonesian cinema’s next phase cannot rely on individual producers’ persistence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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That sustained workplace exposure and relationship based learning environments strengthen college persistence and long term economic mobility outcomes.—
Kelby Woodard,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuity. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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