CONTINUOUSNESS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

continuousness

noun

Definition of continuousness

as in continuity

uninterrupted or lasting existence although their bickering wasn't particularly vicious, its merciless continuousness was wearying

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Noun

Thomas said the plenum should prepare the ground for Xi's fourth term and reinforce expectations of political and policy continuity.

— KANIS LEUNG, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
In the end, Lula's message of continuity and a focus on social spending prevailed.

— Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

Over the summer, NBIM CEO Nicolai Tangen told CNBC that investors should not expect a continuation of the bumper gains seen in the stock market in the first half of this year.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
The silhouette was mostly formfitting and streamlined, with emphasis at the hips and waist and a continuation of the contrasting sheer, black fabric running down the column skirt.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

Court records show Ramirez appeared in court Thursday for a status hearing, and a Johnson County judge granted his attorney continuance.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
To meet the deadline, the groups allege that immigration judges are refusing to grant continuances of longer than three weeks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

Of course, the persistence of traders to keep doubling down on AI could also be a sign of a bubble.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Passion opens the door, but sustainability requires strong partnerships, financial discipline, persistence and good operations.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of persistence

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