Continuance and Doldrums

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Continuance noun - The period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress.

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Doldrums is an antonym for continuance.

Doldrums noun - A state of temporary inactivity.

Usage example: the theater scene is usually in the doldrums during the summer

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Continuance is an antonym for doldrums.

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