Synonyms of continents

continents

noun

plural of continent

as in mainlands

one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division

Europe and Asia are sometimes considered together to be one continent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mainlands
• landmasses
• mains
• subcontinents
• supercontinents

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• islands
• isles
• islets
• keys
• atolls
• coral reefs
• capes
• peninsulas
• headlands
• cays
• barrier reefs
• promontories

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of continents

The campaign materials describe a strategy of synchronizing protests across continents, connecting student demonstrations, workplace actions, rallies and civil disobedience from Asia to the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Spanning two continents, the show — based on an incredible true story — delves into what happens when what begins as a simple con turns into one of the largest cryptocurrency Ponzi schemes in history. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

During this episode, Cruz reflects on her path from her mother’s hair salon to her hero Almodóvar’s cinematic universe; the challenges of navigating a career across continents and languages; and her incredible 2026. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

This year there are a record nine, in seven countries on four different continents. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2026

It’s meant to launch a new franchise, with separate series documenting the wildlife and environmental ecosystems of all seven continents in turn. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 Oct. 2026

The team analyzed maps showing where continents lay underwater or dry at 10-million-year time points. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

Dozens of vendors and exhibitors from three continents will be at the Huntington’s Brody Botanical Center all weekend displaying and selling hundreds of exotic orchids. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The system could furthermore redirect power between continents as demand changes. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026