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
This continuity of intent seems a lot less likely during Trump’s second term.
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David G. Victor, Foreign Affairs, 28 May 2025
Cuomo should pledge continuity with Adams on the issue.
—Stephen Eide, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
Security that supports growth, continuity and reputation does.
—Zach Fuller, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The Galaxy can give the coach of a 0-10-4 team a lucrative three-year extension with an eye toward promoting continuity and relegating dissension.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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David G. Victor, Foreign Affairs, 28 May 2025
Cuomo should pledge continuity with Adams on the issue.
—Stephen Eide, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
Security that supports growth, continuity and reputation does.
—Zach Fuller, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The Galaxy can give the coach of a 0-10-4 team a lucrative three-year extension with an eye toward promoting continuity and relegating dissension.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for continuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuity
Noun
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Each addition is a continuation of our vision; to create jewelry that feels personal, expressive and in constant dialogue with the person who wears it.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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The move was expected as Trump began the process to implement it on Inauguration Day, and is the continuation of policies implemented during his first term.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
Noun
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His team also asked for a continuance, or a postponement, of the domestic violence restraining order hearing that had been scheduled for June 4.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Judge Steven Hippler, of Idaho’s 4th Judicial District in Ada County, has yet to rule on the defense’s request for a continuance.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Medium-bodied with excellent ripeness, good acidity and persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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That persistence of the idea itself is kind of an artwork.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuity. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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