continuation
noun
con·tin·u·a·tion
kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən 
-yü-ˈā-
1
: the act or fact of continuing in or the prolongation of a state or activity
2
: resumption after an interruption
3
: something that continues, increases, or adds
Examples of continuation in a Sentence
the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026
To make the front porch look good, make the space a continuation of your interior design with outdoor-friendly versions.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026
Meanwhile, the pack’s Playful Pink/Infrared 23/Shy Pink/Arctic Pink (style code IQ5706-600) look is said to be a continuation of the New York-centric storytelling which began on the brand’s pink Air Jordan 5 and was also seen on its friends-and-family exclusive Timberland Field Boot from December.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Wednesday’s continuation of Tuesday’s contest began in the bottom of the second with the Braves trailing 3-2.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for continuation
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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continuation
noun
con·tin·u·a·tion
kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən
1
: the act or fact of continuing in or extending the time of a state or activity
2
: a beginning again after an interruption
3
: a thing or part by which something is continued
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