continuousness

noun

Definition of continuousnessnext
as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence although their bickering wasn't particularly vicious, its merciless continuousness was wearying

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  1. continuity
  2. continuation
  3. continuance
  4. persistence
Noun
  • This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The French luxury house revealed Wednesday the creation of a new industrial department, tasked with strengthening its overall production capacity over the long term and ensuring the continuity of its knowhow.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of continuity
Noun
  • The Pre-Fall 2025 collection is a continuation of the story set by the brand’s 20th anniversary collection.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
  • And so ‘Mocha Mousse’ feels like the correct continuation to add to your nail inspo folder.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuation
Noun
  • At a brief hearing Wednesday, Acree’s attorney, Edward Berrigan of the Missouri State Public Defender’s office, asked for a continuance so that the public defenders who handle death penalty cases could be reassigned, the Kansas City Star reported.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
  • The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlawing slavery–except in one instance–further gave Louisiana and other states a legal opening for the continuance of slave labor.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Definition of continuance
Noun
  • More From Newsweek Vault: Rates Are Still High for These High-Yield Savings Accounts Others praised the grandma for her wholesome persistence and took her side.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The persistence of Marxist ideology — coupled with China’s growing influence in the region — has long had a pernicious effect on the Americas, affording power to bad actors and eroding regional security.
    Christine Balling, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of persistence
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“Continuousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuousness. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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