NONSTOP Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

nonstop

adjective

ˌnän-ˈstäp

Definition of nonstop

as in continuous

going on and on without any interruptions the two sides took part in nonstop negotiations in an eleventh-hour attempt to avert a strike

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Recent Examples of nonstop The July 2026 development flight test, conducted as part of the aircraft's development for Qantas' Project Sunrise, is believed to be the longest nonstop flight completed by a commercial jet airline. — Disha Kalyankar, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to pilot a nonstop flight across the United States. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Keith was regarded as a true legend in the genre, and nonstop streams of many of his most popular tunes have helped the superstar posthumously hold on to a handful of Billboard charts, week after week after week. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Alternatively, there are once-a-day nonstop flights on American Airlines from Phoenix into Santa Fe’s small airport. — Dan Fellner, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonstop

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstop

Adjective

Congress now has 90 days of continuous session to review the agreement, which would go into effect absent objection.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Adaptalux says the internal battery lasts up to eight hours of continuous use depending on brightness and recharges over USB-C, which can also keep the pod running while permanently plugged in.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuous

Adjective

That moment of accepting the straightforward truth about God’s continual and ongoing love for me started a transformation in thought that led to a transformation of my life.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026
The battle comes as decades of increasing water demand and drought in the West have caused a continual decline in water levels along the river, especially in reservoirs such as Lake Mead and Lake Powell.

— James Powel, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of continual

Adjective

The announcement currently represents site control and continued development rather than confirmation that the full power complex is under construction.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
When vaccination rates have been declining in America with continued increases in vaccine exemptions in schools, the stakes for effective public health communication have become that much more important.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of continued

Adjective

The bleakness of those far northern isles, the punishing, incessant wind, the wild beauty of the land and rugged coastline are unforgettably conjured alongside her inner struggle to stay sober.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
The seemingly incessant use of the latest internet catchphrase hints at growing trend fatigue.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 19 Aug. 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