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

Disney Theatrical Group’s shows and experiences draw close to 40 million visitors each year in 300 cities across five continents. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

The film will cross continents next for the 64th edition of the New York Film Festival. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

Once again, governments across political divides and continents pledged aid. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

The airline, which serves 200 million customers annually across six continents, earned the top spot for initiatives such as its partnership with youth organization Junior Achievement. — Charlotte Triggs, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

The westward shift is a major scaling up for Mulholland, and represents a transition from a one-city operation that managed around 40 artists to a gallery with locations in three continents and a roster of more than 80 artists. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026

After 36 years spent running high-pressure hotels across continents, Bono is now leading a mission that is reshaping the national conversation on homelessness. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Production stays deliberately close to home, built on short supply chains, so the distance between the valley and the jar is measured in kilometers, not continents. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Her media platform Service95 partnered with Google Maps to share her favorite international snacks and dining spots across three continents. — Ryan Brennan august 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026