continued

adjective

con·​tin·​ued kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd 

1

: lasting or extending without interruption

continued success

2

: resumed after interruption

a continued story

Synonyms of continued

• continuous
• continuing
• continual
• nonstop
• incessant

Examples of continued in a Sentence

Please accept our best wishes for your continued success.

The colors of the paint will fade with continued exposure to the sun.

Recent Examples on the Web

But there are limited facilities equipped to take in the thousands of primates that may need continued medical monitoring. —Madeleine May, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025

The continued withholding of information — particularly about those who witnessed, participated in or aided Epstein’s crimes — drew outcry from lawmakers on Tuesday. —Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025

Trump himself would have to press Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders to withdraw from parts of Gaza, despite the uncertain security situation, and coordinate continued pressure from Arab and Muslim partners on Hamas. —Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025

Advertisement For Black communities in particular, viral videos showing mistreatment in medical settings and continued maternal health disparities were not new revelations. —Uché Blackstock, Time, 23 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of continuen "to continue"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing continued

• continued fraction
• with the (continued) absence of

Rhymes for continued

• discontinued