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a continuous flow
a continual flow
a constant flow
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a steady flow
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persistent monitoring
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a continuous operation
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Synonym Chooser

How is the word continuous different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of continuous are constant, continual, incessant, perennial, and perpetual. While all these words mean "characterized by continued occurrence or recurrence," continuous usually implies an uninterrupted flow or spatial extension.

football's oldest continuous rivalry

In what contexts can constant take the place of continuous?

The words constant and continuous are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, constant implies uniform or persistent occurrence or recurrence.

lived in constant pain

When would continual be a good substitute for continuous?

While in some cases nearly identical to continuous, continual often implies a close prolonged succession or recurrence.

continual showers the whole weekend

When could incessant be used to replace continuous?

While the synonyms incessant and continuous are close in meaning, incessant implies ceaseless or uninterrupted activity.

annoyed by the incessant quarreling

When is perennial a more appropriate choice than continuous?

The meanings of perennial and continuous largely overlap; however, perennial implies enduring existence often through constant renewal.

a perennial source of controversy

When might perpetual be a better fit than continuous?

In some situations, the words perpetual and continuous are roughly equivalent. However, perpetual suggests unfailing repetition or lasting duration.

a land of perpetual snowfall

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of continuous The numbers have declined following the end of continuous enrollment, however, as states have resumed disenrolling people from the program. Solcyré Burga, Time, 30 June 2025 In a rare break from custom, the BBC, which airs continuous footage from Glastonbury’s main stages, refused to broadcast Kneecap’s set, but later uploaded a largely unedited stream of the show to its iPlayer platform. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 June 2025 Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with these storms. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2025 Add in continuous deals between F1 and ESPN, and the support for F1 has transformed everyday Americans into fanatics, doubling viewership and turning already big names in the sport into bonafide global celebrities. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for continuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuous
Adjective
  • Hilo, on the other hand, is non-invasive, and can be worn 24/7 as it has been designed for continual tracking for clinical accuracy.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Greg Cathey, senior vice president, transformation & innovation for Walmart, said the company has focused on continual innovation with emerging technologies as a way to compete effectively in the retail market.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • The business requires my role to stay strategic, putting trust in my team and focusing on continued growth for the organization.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Mixed emotions for the trans community Despite the positive direction, the continued reality of not having a passport isn't lost on those impacted.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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
Adjective
  • Currently, the longest nonstop flight in the world clocks in at 18 hours and 45 minutes, connecting New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN).
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
  • Across industries, companies are feeling the squeeze from labor shortages, rising costs and nonstop pressure to boost efficiency.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • Manuel was an incessant traveler, not unusual for an Argentine and, in those days, for a gay man.
    Suzanne Jill Levine June 30, Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
  • And what that simply means is a tolerance for incessant change, that while uncomfortable at times, is often a necessary unlock for continued growth.
    Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • The center aims to provide student-parents with uninterrupted time for a variety of purposes, addressing a historically underserved population.
    Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
  • Rising tariff concerns have led to the end of the era of easy money and uninterrupted growth.
    Drew O’Connor, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

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“Continuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuous. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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