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

• ceaseless
• continual
• continuing
• continuous
• incessant
• nonstop
• perpetual
• running
• unbroken
• unceasing
• uninterrupted
• unremitting

Example Sentences

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

As far as the future of the program, Dean sees continued growth toward bridging the racial wealth gap. —Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2023

The award comes amid continued growth at Milwaukee’s Airport This award comes as Milwaukee’s airport continues to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. —Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2023

Mobile Devices The next trend is the continued growth of mobile devices, both in the developing and developed world. —Tom Fanelli, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023

For Kyiv, the display of grit and defiance underscores the message that Ukraine is holding on after a year of brutal attacks, justifying continued support from its Western allies. —Mstylav Chernov, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Mar. 2023

For Kyiv, the display of grit and defiance underscores the message that Ukraine is holding on after a year of brutal attacks, justifying continued support from its Western allies. —Mstyslav Chernov, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Mar. 2023

The study authors say these findings call for continued efforts to prevent Covid-19 infections and enhanced health monitoring of individuals after an infection. —Janelle Chavez, CNN, 3 Mar. 2023

With the continued success of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and the incoming sci-fi multiplayer-fest Starfield, people are taking to virtual space and skies more than ever. —Harry Rabinowitz And Matt Ng, Popular Mechanics, 1 Mar. 2023

Company orders for robots broke records both in 2021 and 2022, with robotics industry experts predicting continued growth especially among car companies looking to pivot to electric vehicles. —Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Feb. 2023

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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

• continued fraction
• with the (continued) absence of