ceaseless

adjective

ˈsēs-ləs How to pronounce ceaseless (audio)
Definition of ceaselessnext
1
as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions there has been ceaseless rain for three days

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2
as in endless
lasting forever promised her ceaseless happiness if she would only marry him

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Recent Examples of ceaseless It is told that, following decapitation, Medusa’s head fell into the sea, turning everything in this liquid realm—figure of ceaseless flux and circulation par excellence—to stone. — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026 After years of wealthy out-of-staters flocking to South Florida and ceaseless luxury development, Miami has dethroned New York and Los Angeles as the most expensive of the United States’ 10 most populous metropolitan areas. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 And yet finding those blades and growing acres of grass just right has become the ceaseless work of a quiet family farm one hour east of Vancouver. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 23 June 2026 This is surely the gentlest and prettiest Horse Lords album, and maybe their first to conjure nature’s ceaseless motion instead of the kind found in city blocks. — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ceaseless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceaseless
  1. continuous
  2. endless
  3. continual
  4. eternal
  5. continued
  6. immortal
  7. incessant
  8. continuing
Adjective
  • The French broadcaster said the cyberattack involved forcing a continuous defrost cycle, setting temperatures to 50°C (122°F).
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The jean is enhanced with a continuous one-piece fly dating to 1877 and is made with a single-needle construction, with no serger or overlock method.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of continuous
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  • What to do nearby The possibilities (and activities) are endless.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Residents enjoy a Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole golf course, miles of hiking and biking trails, tennis and pickleball courts, and endless opportunities on Lake Keowee, including boating, swimming, or simply quiet moments on the water.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of endless
Adjective
  • Tech's long history of structural outperformance, driven by continual reinvention and disruptive innovation, supports the former.
    — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The two characters in the novel are very different personalities despite their continual orbit of each other.
    — Sky Davis, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of continual
Adjective
  • Modern global civilization has made one contribution to this eternal pantheon.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • More than just loving, God is unwavering, eternal Love itself.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of eternal
Adjective
  • In the years following her retirement, she was deeply gratified to see continued progress toward that end.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The company also raised its full-year earnings outlook, reflecting continued progress on its turnaround plan.
    — TipRanks.com staff, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of continued
Adjective
  • After a series of trials that kept them apart, Psyche proved her devotion to the gods, was rescued by her divine husband, and became immortal herself.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • My absolute favorite long-burn joke is that Kenneth is immortal.
    — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of immortal
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  • Hilton has tried to court voters, especially Latinos and independents, who dislike Trump but are also dissatisfied with California’s Democratic leadership and its failure to alleviate some of California’s most incessant problems.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The election took place against the backdrop of incessant Ukrainian drone attacks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of incessant
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
Definition of continuing

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“Ceaseless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceaseless. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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