CONTINUOUSLY Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

continuously

adverb

Definition of continuously

as in constantly

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as in steadily

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Recent Examples of continuously As light from a distant region of space moves toward us — through a continuously expanding universe, no less — those light wavelengths stretch out from tight, bluer ones into long, redder ones. — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Mills can use feedback from brands to refine the fabrics that are resonating with consumers, while brands and garment makers can continuously improve product development based on real-time collaboration. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 That strategy succeeded after a Florida court found that law enforcement officials had impermissibly used secret video cameras to record continuously for five days. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Throughout the wedding, adult guests were showered continuously with rose petals by kids, a playful scheme orchestrated by AnnaLynne and Cipriani. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuously

Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuously

Adverb

Living with endometriosis means becoming an expert on highly specialized ingredients and constantly cross-checking product labels.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
This is because the material that serves as the building blocks for planets is constantly escaping the swirling platters of gas and dust, or protoplanetary disks, that wrap around infant stars.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

Deflecting attacks steadily depletes a posture meter underneath the enemy's health bar.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
Overall, enrollment in traditional public schools in Miami has declined steadily for decades, but in recent years, the issue has become so pronounced that the school district has had to close and consolidate schools.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of steadily

Adverb

When government applies the rules consistently, businesses have the confidence to invest, innovation is encouraged, public institutions earn greater trust and the public benefits.

— Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
The person who fills gaps consistently becomes indispensable to the people around them.

— Stacy L. Hambleton, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of consistently

Adverb

Virtue Asia will present Why Brands Need Entertainment, Not More Content, exploring how brands can move from advertising around culture to actively creating the stories and characters audiences choose to follow.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Bullish calls are trading notably more expensive than puts, and the ratio of open call contracts to puts suggests traders are more actively preparing for a rally than a sell-off.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of actively

Adverb

His has recorded and toured incessantly since the ‘60s and his name can also be found in film credits, on book jackets and now on a line of cannabis products.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026
Photographers and tabloid reporters circled incessantly — but not on the first day of autumn in 1996.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

Definition of incessantly

Adverb

Save for a heat wave earlier this month, that marine layer has stayed steadfastly thick.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Brown-Forman, best known as the makers of Jack Daniel’s and Old Forester, had steadfastly refused other takeover efforts in years past, according to people close with the family.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of steadfastly

Adverb

My belief in the promise of the United States is endlessly renewed by the rich experiences of diverse people who moved to this nation for safety, freedom and opportunity.

— Patrice Onwuka, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026
An option for users under 18 to have a non-personalized feed, meaning a feed that doesn’t use an algorithm to target them with content aimed to keep them endlessly scrolling.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

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