continued

adjective

con·​tin·​ued kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd 

1

: lasting or extending without interruption

continued success

2

: resumed after interruption

a continued story

Synonyms of continued

• continuous
• continuing
• continual
• nonstop
• incessant

Examples of continued in a Sentence

Please accept our best wishes for your continued success.

The colors of the paint will fade with continued exposure to the sun.

Recent Examples on the Web

His far-right allies are openly advocating for a more permanent presence and continued operations. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 23 June 2026

Meanwhile, Evercore downgraded Nike ahead of next week's earnings report, citing the risk of another round of estimate cuts and continued weakness in wholesale channels. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 23 June 2026

Many continued sewing their own dresses, but incrementally made items that were more colorful or elaborate, or had different silhouettes. — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026

Although China’s continued reliance on coal shows that the policy triangle remains in tension, the country is still an example of economic growth, industrial competitiveness and climate policy becoming increasingly aligned. — Sebastian Buckup, Fortune, 23 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of continuen "to continue"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing continued

• continued fraction
• with the (continued) absence of

Rhymes for continued

• discontinued