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

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

annoyed by the incessant quarreling

When can constant be used instead of incessant?

In some situations, the words constant and incessant are roughly equivalent. However, constant implies uniform or persistent occurrence or recurrence.

lived in constant pain

When could continual be used to replace incessant?

The words continual and incessant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, continual often implies a close prolonged succession or recurrence.

continual showers the whole weekend

When is it sensible to use continuous instead of incessant?

Although the words continuous and incessant have much in common, continuous usually implies an uninterrupted flow or spatial extension.

football's oldest continuous rivalry

Where would perennial be a reasonable alternative to incessant?

While the synonyms perennial and incessant are close in meaning, perennial implies enduring existence often through constant renewal.

a perennial source of controversy

When would perpetual be a good substitute for incessant?

The words perpetual and incessant can be used in similar contexts, but perpetual suggests unfailing repetition or lasting duration.

a land of perpetual snowfall

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of incessant The world’s economy remained stunted by the incessant threat of war. Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025 After incessant nose bleeds, unrelenting fever, and debilitating pain and fatigue, Joey is diagnosed with leprosy, now known as Hansen’s Disease. Oc Register, 20 June 2025 Their blood is on his hands, and every single Republican in Congress that fails to loudly decry his incessant violent rhetoric is complicit. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2025 To the dismay of opposing fans, national media and opponents, those teams backed up their incessant trash talking, celebratory dances and struts by gleefully mollywhopping opponents. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for incessant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incessant
Adjective
  • These must be reliable, scalable and secure, leveraging the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) for service management, SAFe for agility and DevOps for continuous improvement.
    Maria Raymond, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Reviewers say the headset battery stays charged through several hours of continuous use.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
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

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

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