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 In internal stress tests run continuously at maximum output, SonicMax logged approximately 70 minutes of continuous cutting before the battery depleted, compared to roughly 20 minutes on a benchmark comparison unit. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 Nauman makes the drawings with line alone—with long sequences in which the stylus or pen moves across the paper continuously without being lifted away. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 The brand has held Royal Warrants continuously for 217 years and currently holds the warrant of King Charles III. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Despite having one big fight, the duo continuously proved their commitment to the relationship, from Ajay formally asking for his parents’ blessing to Ciara throwing Ajay a traditional Diwali dinner celebration that brought him to tears. — Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for continuously

Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuously

Adverb

They are constantly and credibly threatened, their locations and details given out in menacing anonymous messages.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
There’s an inventiveness here that comes from the sprawl of the city — artists like myself who are constantly improvising, building their own ecosystems because nothing is handed to them.

— Shelley Holcomb, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

The film centers on Leo and Anne, whose relationship becomes caught in a cycle of attraction and separation as the boundaries between intimacy and dependence, care and control and presence and absence steadily begin to collapse.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
The trend is part of the broader nationalization of American politics, which has steadily eroded the independence candidates once enjoyed from their political parties.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of steadily

Adverb

There’s a lot of good creators creating consistently and good quality.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Four pickleball courts were consistently available, the spacious Life Fitness gym rivaled many standalone health clubs, and the daily fitness schedule kept my late mornings busy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of consistently

Adverb

While half of Gen-Z use AI weekly, 48% of young working people now believe the risks of AI outweigh the benefits, and 44% of Gen-Z workers (subscription required) surveyed in one report admit to actively resisting their companies' AI efforts.

— Michael Chavira, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Wildfires are actively burning across Texas due to hot and dry conditions.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of actively

Adverb

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
The Holbrook sisters are undersocialized and inexperienced with the world, and Herzog sees them as figures out of a fable, dreamers who talk incessantly about love and seem connected to the elemental and the ancient.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of incessantly

Adverb

Mulligan then upped the goal to $3 million on Friday, the same day the judge declared a mistrial after one juror steadfastly refused to align with the other 11.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026
Jay Baruchel plays Carter, with Laurence Leboeuf as his steadfastly loving wife, Gloria.

— Carole Horst, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of steadfastly

Adverb

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
Cool-season lawns vigorously expand their roots and blades in spring and fall, making these the best times to fertilize them.

— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigorously

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