continual

[kuhn-tin-yoo-uhl] / kənˈtɪn yu əl /

ADJECTIVE

constant, incessant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

around-the-clock ceaseless continuous endless enduring frequent interminable perpetual persistent recurrent relentless repeated steady unbroken unceasing unending uninterrupted unremitting

WEAK

aeonian connected consecutive dateless eternal everlasting oft-repeated permanent persisting regular repetitive running staying timeless unchanging unfailing unflagging unvarying unwaning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bounded broken ceasing completed discontinuous ending finished infrequent intermittent interrupted irregular occasional sporadic stopping terminable transient

WEAK

checked halting inconstant temporary

Example Sentences

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But both Warner Bros. and Paramount have seen continual declines in every other aspect of their businesses as the movie and television industries undergo a period of radical change.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

The continual violation of CIF bylaw 600 has left City Section commissioner Vicky Lagos scrambling to replace teams.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

By the 1960s, continual snacking had become the American way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

"The response to the continual CSA threat cannot be one for policing alone - a whole‑system approach is the only way to protect children effectively," said Jones.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The 91-Tangos shuffled out through the airlock corridor, two by two, numb and tired beyond feeling, soaked with sweat and continual fear.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

continual

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