as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
the incessant noise from an outside repair crew was a real distraction during the test
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Recent Examples of incessant
Charlie is clearly uncomfortable with Buck’s incessant insistence to revive the past, and rebuffs Buck’s numerous advances – from nonstop phone calls to unexpected office visits.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
But in the interest of not completely alienating customers with incessant, irrelevant, or personally offensive ads, the social media company is giving users the ability to block advertisers for a year.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
The thunderous bangs from a drummer hovering just above the stage are incessant throughout.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Ullom uses the car’s features to his advantage, mining the uncomfortable glow of flashing hazard lights and the incessant beeping of an open door, for tension.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
But in the interest of not completely alienating customers with incessant, irrelevant, or personally offensive ads, the social media company is giving users the ability to block advertisers for a year.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
The thunderous bangs from a drummer hovering just above the stage are incessant throughout.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Ullom uses the car’s features to his advantage, mining the uncomfortable glow of flashing hazard lights and the incessant beeping of an open door, for tension.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incessant
Adjective
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The Garden Says… is not just an environment but an invitation—one that encourages return, exploration, and the continuous possibility of new meetings.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2025
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Embark on the Wild Azalea Trail—the longest continuous hiking trail in the state—or take a refreshing plunge in Kincaid Lake.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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By keeping foundational elements intact and refreshing certain aspects, through temporary activations, events or seasonal activations, venues can provide a sense of familiarity alongside continual newness.—
Riki Nishimura,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Reitz said that UConn education is in high demand and that there has been continual growth in enrollment.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Follow Todd for continued coverage of under-the-radar wines that over-deliver, as well as wines that are considered the best of the best.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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In Kinshasa, Congolese leaders believe that Rwanda’s continued interference in eastern Congo is driven solely by a desire to steal minerals.—
Emmet Livingstone,
The Dial,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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Rihanna Still Towers Over the Competition With so much success packed into just over a decade of nonstop releases, Rihanna built a foundation strong enough to keep her among the biggest names in music, even without new material.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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For now, however, Delta has a nonstop flight in both the morning and as a redeye, and Allegiant offers two weekly nonstops between CVG and LAX in the spring and summer.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Incessant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incessant. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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