CONTINUITY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

continuity

noun

ˌkän-tə-ˈnü-ə-tē

Definition of continuity

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 For Sugar Bowl, the projects are being framed as modernization with continuity — making the resort easier to access and navigate, while keeping the place that regulars recognize. — David Caraccio updated July 31, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 Upon fully assuming its responsibilities in Gaza, NCAG shall maintain the continuity of civilian institutions and public services. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 During the crossover, the main continuity’s Spider-Man teamed up with another dimension’s Spidey — Miles Morales — who then ended up moving to the main Marvel universe in the event’s aftermath. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Chelsea’s lack of centre-back continuity undermined them throughout last season, but Lacroix is already comfortable playing in a back three after working under Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace. — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuity

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Noun

That continuation from one generation to another is part of what has allowed the festival to last.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
The American Cancer Society notes that cervical cancer screening rates still haven't rebounded from lows hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is a continuation of a declining pattern for the past 20 years.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of continuation

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His hearing, during which he was served a life sentence, occurred this month after the defense requested multiple continuances.

— Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Commissioners who voted against the continuance were John Dillon, Daniel Moriarty, Gregg West and Brian Murphy.

— Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 15 July 2026

Definition of continuance

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While burning through so much of their pitching depth, the Cubs have demonstrated persistence, flexibility and problem-solving skills.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 July 2026
The child narrator’s lingering guilt and Ayah’s eventual recovery, achieved through the persistence of other women, place the gendered costs of partition at the center of the book.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

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