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

This year will mark continued expansion, with new titles ready to be released. —Faye Bradley, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026

The completion of the project reflects continued efforts by RTX and Raytheon to expand manufacturing capacity, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen the technological capabilities that support national and allied security. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026

Their continued presence in Shanghai reinforces the city’s role as a platform for Chinese design talent even as these brands expand internationally. —Yiling Pan, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026

With continued dominance in the air and deep penetration on the ground, Israel should continue striking the repression apparatus while America supports the political conditions for internal fracture. —Richard Goldberg, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 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