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 connection to the city - and continued influence on its music scene - is prompting concern among fans and artists across Georgia. —Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026

The program expanded from four sites to seven, with plans for continued growth. —Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026

But her progress was jeopardized when her insurance premium tripled, making continued support much more perilous. —Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026

Belu-Simion Fainaru, the artist representing Israel at the forthcoming Venice Biennale, responded at length this weekend to continued calls for his nation’s ejection from the show. —Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 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