ceaseless

adjective

ˈsēs-ləs How to pronounce ceaseless (audio)
Definition of ceaselessnext
1
as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions there has been ceaseless rain for three days

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2
as in endless
lasting forever promised her ceaseless happiness if she would only marry him

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Recent Examples of ceaseless It is told that, following decapitation, Medusa’s head fell into the sea, turning everything in this liquid realm—figure of ceaseless flux and circulation par excellence—to stone. — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026 After years of wealthy out-of-staters flocking to South Florida and ceaseless luxury development, Miami has dethroned New York and Los Angeles as the most expensive of the United States’ 10 most populous metropolitan areas. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 And yet finding those blades and growing acres of grass just right has become the ceaseless work of a quiet family farm one hour east of Vancouver. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 23 June 2026 This is surely the gentlest and prettiest Horse Lords album, and maybe their first to conjure nature’s ceaseless motion instead of the kind found in city blocks. — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ceaseless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceaseless
  1. continuous
  2. endless
  3. continual
  4. eternal
  5. continued
  6. immortal
  7. incessant
  8. continuing
Adjective
  • Demand is largely coming from data centers, which require the kind of continuous, on-site power generation fuel cells provide.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
  • These incentives vary considerably, but some car insurers reward customers who renew early, maintain continuous coverage or remain insured with the company for several years.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of continuous
Adjective
  • The future could be secured, the endless frightened knocking in Isabelle's chest finally quieted.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • In an age of endless content, a true story may be the one thing a competitor cannot copy.
    — Kylie Slavik, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of endless
Adjective
  • This is punctured by a wailing refrain from Lyons, whose runs serve as a continual anchor to the jazz tradition throughout his time with Taylor.
    — Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Although policymakers play a continual role in ensuring the quality of HEI charter authorizers and their schools, the model is a natural extension of Florida’s new paradigm of education choice.
    — Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of continual
Adjective
  • Beyond attaining eternal beloved status by Cubs fans for finally bringing a World Series title back to the North Side, their run to immortality had a profound impact on multiple levels.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Mirrors facing one another from opposite walls reflect an infinite number of repeating images, giving visitors a sense of the eternal.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of eternal
Adjective
  • The recent unrest in Europe and continued softness in the Middle East means brands are banking even more — and putting extra pressure — on the US.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Three additional substances have been added to the ZDHC MRSL Candidate List for continued monitoring, while two substances have been moved to the Archive List.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of continued
Adjective
  • Who can forget the immortal words of Jud Crandall, delivered by the incomparable Fred Gwynne in the 1989 film adaptation of Stephen King's Pet Sematary?
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Senna holds an immortal presence in modern Formula 1 for the manner of his racing—ferocious, endowed with grace—and for his untimely death.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of immortal
Adjective
  • Even after leaving the stadium, they were met with incessant boos and middle fingers from Thorns fans.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • It was previously reported that this ban followed incessant noise complaints from locals, as well as a growing concern about how rolling suitcases might be damaging the cobblestone streets.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of incessant
Adjective
  • Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.
    — Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
  • State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Ceaseless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceaseless. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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