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 The latest court filings show the parties are working toward a settlement and requested another hearing continuance until July 27. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for continuance

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Noun

Announced on September 1, the approval covers propulsion systems designed to support long-duration missions with limited human intervention.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Check the basket capacity, expected flight duration, cancellation and refund policy, and whether the operator will rebook you if weather intervenes.

— Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of duration

Noun

The Other Way is returning with the continuation of two couples’ international love stories.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Smile 2 manages to be a fun continuation of the silly premise established by its 2022 predecessor, proving that the concept of a creepy smile demon can be taken in creative new directions.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

That run accounts for roughly a quarter of the project’s lifespan, as Meteora was released in 2003 and is more than 20 years old at this point.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Handwash baking sheets with warm soapy water to avoid damage and extend their lifespan.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifespan

Noun

The Bengals cut the roster down to 53 players on Sunday and there weren’t many surprises in a year where continuity and depth made only a few spots truly feel open to unseating the placeholder.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
That focus on continuity is perhaps unsurprising given that Ternus, at 51, has spent 25 years climbing Apple’s corporate ladder.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

For the traditional Telugu Hindu ceremony, their priest translated Sanskrit to English in real time, and the mandap was designed as a circle to represent how life flows into itself for eternity.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
Your stories are a great reminder of what sports teaches high school students about life.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of life

Noun

Security teams should prioritize execution paths where code can access secrets, create persistence or make system changes, then apply pre-execution controls that can stop or constrain artifacts when their behavior falls outside policy.

— Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Hoban says she’s learned that bringing the vintage toys back to life often requires patience, persistence and a little imagination.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of persistence

Noun

Crump also made a Facebook post about the Blytheville incident on Saturday, which had been shared more than 4,000 times as of Sunday afternoon.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
For example, expressing appreciation for past help or thanking the doctor for their time was more helpful than emphasizing sadness or frustration.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026

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