1
: at all times : invariably
always smiling
2
: forever
will love you always
3
: at any rate : in any event
You can always try again if it doesn't work this time.
Examples of always in a Sentence
He always tries, but he doesn't always succeed.
It's always a pleasure to see you.
I can always tell when he's upset.
This area is always filled with tourists.
Things won't always go as planned.
You're always welcome to stay with us.
He has always been a good friend to me.
Life won't always be this easy.
I always thought they'd get married some day, but they never did.
Isn't that what you've always wanted?
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Chappell Roan always makes a statement on the red carpet, but this is really something else.
—Pamela Vázquez, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
Visual narrative and complex storytelling have always been integral to the artist’s work—but as for where style figures in that landscape?
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
The start of a new year is always a great time to reflect on wellness and adopt a healthy new routine or two.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/always. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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1
: at all times : invariably
always ready for a party
2
: throughout all time : forever
I'll remember you always
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