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

As massive as the World Cup has been — the championship match will stream Sunday on the streamer, with English-language coverage on Fox — the continued success of Love Island USA is arguably an even bigger deal for Peacock. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Its continued success in the digital age reflects the timeless quality of Aaliyah’s artistry—an album that once sounded futuristic now serves as a blueprint for the artists shaping the future of R&B and pop. — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

New Horizons is in its second continued mission, which concludes in 2029, but the mission could go on if the spacecraft is healthy and can collect valuable science data, according to Becky McCauley Rench, New Horizons program scientist at NASA. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

K-pop’s continued dominance also helped drive CD sales, with the genre accounting for nearly 10 percent of the surge. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026

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