eli5: Why does a CVT transmission still “shift” if it can be in any position and move seamlessly as they say?

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eli5: Why does a CVT transmission still “shift” if it can be in any position and move seamlessly as they say?

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I just bought a 2020 Blazer and it’s seamless shifting. I love it. Just goes and goes, smooth as can be.