Synonyms of continually

continually

adverb

kən-ˈtin-yü-ə-lē 

1

as in constantly

many times

grew up in a time when children were continually being told to mind their manners

Synonyms & Similar Words

• constantly
• often
• repeatedly
• frequently
• always
• regularly
• continuously
• consistently
• oft
• hourly
• time and again
• oftentimes
• again
• time after time
• over and over
• again and again
• usually
• much
• routinely
• a lot
• unceasingly
• perpetually
• periodically
• commonly
• habitually
• uninterruptedly
• generally
• ordinarily
• anew
• continuingly
• intermittently
• night and day
• afresh
• recurrently

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rarely
• seldom
• now
• infrequently
• sometimes
• occasionally
• little
• never
• now and then
• once
• sporadically
• ne'er

2

as in always

on every relevant occasion

the computer program continually updates the file with new information

Synonyms & Similar Words

• constantly
• always
• consistently
• invariably
• often
• usually
• continuously
• incessantly
• frequently
• perpetually
• repeatedly
• forever
• ever
• unfailingly
• normally
• commonly
• at every turn
• regularly
• routinely
• typically
• night and day
• generally
• steadily
• aye
• inevitably
• habitually
• oft
• ordinarily
• oftentimes
• uninterruptedly
• unremittingly
• recurrently
• eternally
• dependably
• everlastingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• never
• sometimes
• occasionally
• periodically
• intermittently
• rarely
• seldom
• infrequently
• unusually
• sporadically
• ne'er
• variously

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of continually

Deployed by time-suck apps like TikTok and Instagram, the infinite scroll traps users in a feed by continually replenishing it with content. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 17 Sep. 2026

When one team member continually disregards the person responsible for leading the team, everyone else is watching. — Laura Muirhead, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the final resting place of Saint Francis, who founded the Franciscan Order and continually championed peace, fraternity, and care of the natural world. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 16 Sep. 2026

But questions have continually circulated within the party about whether voters who are scarred from the party’s 2024 loss would be enthusiastic about a Harris run. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026