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
His election would be seen as one of continuity, not changing the balance of power in the church.
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Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
After all the continuity Campbell has had, this will be a fresh start.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Sacramento’s turnovers Sacramento has struggled to establish chemistry and continuity since making a series of moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 24 Feb. 2025
The emphasis on precise continuity may be self-defeating.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
After all the continuity Campbell has had, this will be a fresh start.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Sacramento’s turnovers Sacramento has struggled to establish chemistry and continuity since making a series of moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 24 Feb. 2025
The emphasis on precise continuity may be self-defeating.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuity
Noun
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More likely is a continuation of what has already begun at the agency: deep cuts to staff, programs and grants.—
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arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article CAIRO — Arab leaders meeting in Cairo on Tuesday are set to endorse a counterproposal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for the Gaza Strip to be depopulated and transformed into a beach destination, even as the continuation of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is uncertain.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Thus, what the crowd witnessed onstage at The Ryman was nothing short of the continuance of a song and style with history that will outlive its players.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Among the key discussion points will be the continuance of the fiscal guardrails, enacted as part of the historic, bipartisan budget of 2017 that was crafted when the state Senate was tied at 18-18 and Republicans had more power to influence legislation.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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Conclusion The path to meaningful DEI progress requires patience, persistence and rigorous measurement.—
Natalie Norfus,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Patience, persistence and strategic thinking separate the best from the rest.—
Stephen Nalley,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuity. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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