CONTINUANCE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

continuance

noun

kən-ˈtin-yü-ən(t)s

Definition of continuance

as in duration

the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress the feud between the two families was bitter and of long continuance

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as in continuation

uninterrupted or lasting existence the continuance of hunger in the world despite some valiant efforts to solve the problem

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Recent Examples of continuance Commissioners approved a two-month continuance of the item at Wednesday’s meeting so that residents can have further conversations with developers. — Emily Holshouser july 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 Nevertheless, Martin told the council that’s still a possibility, saying the 90-day continuance is a way to prompt action. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026 Ines Soto, Elizabeth Soto’s husband, was granted a continuance and will be sentenced on July 1st, according to the Department of Justice. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 24 June 2026 The project had received a continuance from an initial public hearing April 20, at which City Council member Natalie Jangula and others raised concerns about a lack of open space. — Noah Daly june 16, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuance

Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuance

Noun

The duration of Kyrgios’ ban will depend in part on whether he is found to have deliberately taken the drug, and in part on whether the incident happened before the tournament started.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Ford is among the few filmmakers who succeeds in filming a stage performance with visual attention (a combination of duration and framing) that sustains literary continuity yet never recedes to mere home-video-like recording.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of duration

Noun

Some practitioners, particularly in modern Druidry’s early decades, have maintained that their tradition is a direct continuation of the ancient druids’ religion, one that had been preserved in secret over two millennia.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
This is the continuation of a longstanding relationship between the Gates Foundation and IHME since the $89 billion philanthropic organization provided the founding investment to establish the organization at UW in 2007.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

Removing scratches from stainless steel can help restore its sleek, polished look and extend its lifespan.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
Durability & Lifespan Of course, the final aspect to a top load vs front load washer to consider is the lifespan.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifespan

Noun

After a 4-8 debut filled with offensive fireworks but little to show for it, Kittley’s second year will determine whether continuity can turn all of those yards into wins.

— Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
Businesses now need to think more strategically about operational resilience and continuity planning.

— Van Carlson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

Since Chinese leader Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, many aspects of personal life for members of the Communist Party or the state sector, from divorce to travel and social activities, have come under increasing scrutiny.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Indy was first brought to life at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios theme park in 1989 with the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of life

Noun

According to information provided to the court, that witness is expected to testify about coercive interrogation techniques and how memory becomes less reliable over time.

— Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
The lawsuit marks the second time in six years that DePaul has been sued by a mental health provider that worked with the school’s athletes.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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