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

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

The business requires my role to stay strategic, putting trust in my team and focusing on continued growth for the organization. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

Mixed emotions for the trans community Despite the positive direction, the continued reality of not having a passport isn't lost on those impacted. —Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 June 2025

The Bear Gets More Competitive In the continued journey of the evolution from The Beef to The Bear, Carmy pulls yet another intense move and decides to change the menu at the restaurant daily. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 June 2025

That decision came despite President Trump's continued campaign - and personal attacks on Powell - to press the independent central bank for faster interest rate cuts to boost the economy. —Alina Selyukh, NPR, 24 June 2025

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