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 To qualify for the record, Sunderland must travel continuously in one direction, touch two antipodal points, and complete the entire journey on the exact same motorcycle. — New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026 The attraction ran continuously at Disney World’s EPCOT Center until 1994 and lasted three years longer at Disneyland's Magic Kingdom before it was closed in 1997. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Additionally, the new program builder will automatically set up and manage vendor onboarding processes, continuously monitor and update information on suppliers and automatically send compliance follow-ups. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Even a slender 71 minutes is a long time to stay in such a narrow comic lane, but the laughs arrive continuously until the end and the larger conceptual framework is airtight. — Vadim Rizov, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuously

Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuously

Adverb

Just constantly sending me stuff, constantly showing up, constantly coming over, sitting down, talking to me.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
Exposure isn’t development—and the two get confused constantly.

— Joy Nissen, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

Groundwater steadily rises through fissures in the limestone bedrock, providing the spring with a constant flow of pristine water.

— Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Just months later, in July 2021, Schrier was promoted to Manager of Current Series and rose steadily through the ranks to Entertainment President.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of steadily

Adverb

But voters have consistently said that the cost of living and economy, not crime, are their top priorities.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026
Willis already has demonstrated the necessary leadership traits to be a franchise quarterback, something that often requires one to consistently fall on the sword — even if the very failure did not remotely involve you.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of consistently

Adverb

Some lead actors are actively involved in the development of their shows; others are admittedly given a producer credit as a vanity title.

— Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Staged under the theme of Via Nomadis, which means the nomadic path, the showcase invited guests to actively participate in a narrative shaped by fashion, space, moving image and light.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of actively

Adverb

The rain beats down incessantly, Lamb’s personal habits have not improved, and poor Cartwright is grieving someone close to him.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026
The upstairs neighbors had two mastiffs who were left home all day and who barked incessantly and scratched at the floor of their kennel.

— Meghan O’Gieblyn, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of incessantly

Adverb

The travelers drawn to my trips are discerning, endlessly curious, and motivated by experiences that matter.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
At its worst, Dark Matter could feel like a Charlie Kaufman movie — the endlessly scaffolded universe of Synecdoche, New York comes to mind, in particular — without the wit and bruised humanity.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of endlessly

Adverb

Replant the area with vigorously growing groundcovers or turfgrass because any spot of bare soil is an opportunity for stiltgrass to resprout.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026
Cook, stirring vigorously and breaking up pockets of flour as needed, until a thin film forms on bottom and sides of pan and dough comes together into a single mass, 2–3 minutes.

— Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigorously

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