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 grasses fill every available space—a phenomenon called fuel continuity.
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Hannah Singleton, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
While that in-house list doesn’t necessarily inspire optimism, there has been a desire from important voices at The Star in Frisco to keep continuity as much as possible through an impending coaching change.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Jan. 2025
For all the differences, however, there will likely be far more continuity between the two administrations than meets the eye.
—Richard Fontaine, Foreign Affairs, 20 Jan. 2025
That will go up next season, but the Falcons value the continuity of their offensive line and likely are willing to pay more.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Singleton, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
While that in-house list doesn’t necessarily inspire optimism, there has been a desire from important voices at The Star in Frisco to keep continuity as much as possible through an impending coaching change.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Jan. 2025
For all the differences, however, there will likely be far more continuity between the two administrations than meets the eye.
—Richard Fontaine, Foreign Affairs, 20 Jan. 2025
That will go up next season, but the Falcons value the continuity of their offensive line and likely are willing to pay more.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for continuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuity
Noun
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This move represents a continuation of Trump’s previous efforts to restrict transgender service in the military.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Jan. 2025
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In other respects, however, the revolt enabled a continuation of older policies.—
V.N. Trinh / Made by History,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The national economy, supported by Northern merchants and bankers, assumed its indefinite continuance; the national party system, stretching from Louisiana to Maine, insulated it from political challenge.—
Matthew Karp,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Dec. 2024
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At a hearing, the HOA asked for a continuance and another hearing is expected to be held in February, Baldwin said.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2025
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The persistence of these symptoms suggests the need for a medical evaluation to identify any underlying causes.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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Getting your name out there and building your brand image takes foresight, persistence, and connections.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuity. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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