ceaselessness

noun

as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence the ceaselessness of the noise was as irritating as its loudness

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  1. continuation
  2. continuity
  3. continuance
  4. persistence
Noun
  • Training has been high-intensity and high-output, in a continuation of Howe’s methods, with double sessions in La Manga, where internal records were set for some of the physical markers players met.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • So the goal, in many ways, is a continuation, just mixed with some new quirks.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of continuation
Noun
  • Is there continuity between preschool, kindergarten, and elementary education?
    — Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Fort Worth-area rankings Class 6A analysis With talented returners and continuity, North Crowley takes the top spot.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of continuity
Noun
  • James Ratcliff spoke for the Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition, agreeing that a continuance is necessary because of the change in the occupancy limit count.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • His hearing, during which he was served a life sentence, occurred this month after the defense requested multiple continuances.
    — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of continuance
Noun
  • What changed her mind over the following years was his persistence.
    — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Millard was either won over by Makowsky’s passion or annoyed into agreement by his persistence.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of persistence
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“Ceaselessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceaselessness. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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