continuously

adverb

Definition of continuouslynext
1
as in constantly

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2
as in steadily

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Recent Examples of continuously The tale has been continuously retold, translated and adapted into various formats over nearly three millennia. — Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 8 July 2026 Hitler fought on the Western Front from 1914 to 1918 almost continuously. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 In an operational model, data from flight operations, crew schedules and airport systems is evaluated continuously. — Ram Chakravarti, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Scaling breakthrough propulsion Unlike conventional rocket engines that rely on subsonic combustion, Venus’ RDRE generates thrust through a continuously rotating supersonic detonation wave inside the combustion chamber. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuously
  1. constantly
  2. steadily
  3. consistently
  4. actively
  5. incessantly
  6. steadfastly
  7. endlessly
  8. vigorously
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  • In Berlin, talent were constantly asked about their political opinions at the film press conferences.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
  • And like the photons that travel billions of light-years to reach us, new fragments are constantly falling into place.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • India’s religious and spiritual economy was estimated at roughly $58 billion in 2025, and is projected to grow steadily over the next decade.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • During that same period, housing became steadily less affordable.
    — Andy Harris, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2026
Definition of steadily
Adverb
  • The 47-year-old Marvel star has participated in USO events and has consistently expressed his gratitude to service members for protecting the nation's freedoms.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • If your leadership discussions consistently and quickly end in consensus, that is not a sign of cohesion.
    — Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of consistently
Adverb
  • Taking a massive bite outta Meta’s bottom line, state attorneys general like California’s Rob Bonta (hello David Ellison, see you soon) and his colleagues in Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey allege the Zuckerberg outfit actively misleads consumers.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • Building that culture starts with mission, vision, and values that leadership doesn’t just articulate but actively lives, setting the standard for the entire organization.
    — Gary Zammit, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of actively
Adverb
  • Photographers and tabloid reporters circled incessantly — but not on the first day of autumn in 1996.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
  • Bev calls me incessantly during the day to talk about her personal life.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Definition of incessantly
Adverb
  • Bunch agreed to that review, while steadfastly maintaining the museum network’s independence.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026
  • Unfortunately, if someone steadfastly refuses to engage, there is no magic wand that will make them.
    — Deborah Mower, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of steadfastly
Adverb
  • This anxiety often leads to rumination, where individuals endlessly ponder potential outcomes without actual preparation, mistakenly equating thinking with problem-solving.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The franchise depicts a future where good people want to do good, are endlessly curious, believe in justice and diplomacy and strive to maintain peace.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of endlessly
Adverb
  • Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
  • Other studio heads, such as Marvel’s Kevin Feige or Warners’ Pam Abdy, are known to get vigorously involved in the post-production process.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
Definition of vigorously

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