1
as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
although we never intend more than an afternoon visit, she always insists we stay for dinner
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2
as in anyway
whatever else is done or is the case
you can always take a cab if the buses aren't running
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3
as in forever
for all time
I will love you always
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Recent Examples of always
Design With Flexibility In Mind Users don’t always behave as expected, often deviating from the ideal path designers envision.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Hesse was always at his side, carrying a camera and photographing the prime minister.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Several of the pieces have become permanent fixtures on the property, notably a perforated-brick labyrinth, Truth always appears as something veiled, by Zamora.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Pop music is and has always been about shock and awe.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Hesse was always at his side, carrying a camera and photographing the prime minister.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Several of the pieces have become permanent fixtures on the property, notably a perforated-brick labyrinth, Truth always appears as something veiled, by Zamora.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Pop music is and has always been about shock and awe.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for always
Recent Examples of Synonyms for always
Adverb
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If your aesthetic is constantly evolving, this subtle striped rug will grow with you.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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During his sojourn in Philadelphia, Ali constantly challenged Frazier to unsanctioned fights.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The result was the same anyway.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the decent people who are likely to pay attention to calls for calm and cool aren’t the ones raising the temperature anyway.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The idea caught on—and changed safari forever.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Year after year, Republicans and Democrats alike have traveled to Ground Zero to reflect on the day that changed our nation forever.—
Andrew Garbarino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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As a baby boomer and an amateur genealogist, I am continually frustrated by the lack of interest my grandchildren’s generation seems to have in learning about their family history — particularly mine.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The guardrail to this application is ensuring the rules, framework and sourcing are continually validated, and that assumptions are not allowed to be carried versus validated continually.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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That’s not the place with the cheapest drink specials, permanently sticky counter tops and ketchup on bread being served as pizza slices.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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And the team has survived the loss of forward Patrick Agyemang, permanently transferred to an English team in July, with no real issues.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The Black Rabbit is the kind of Manhattan restaurant that invariably gets described as a clubhouse.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
7 Sep. 2025
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As Democrats remain dissatisfied with Justice Department's records compliance with a House Oversight Committee subpoena, the Rules panel is likely to resume its pressure campaign that could invariably renew the stalemate.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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His life was secured eternally by His Savior, Jesus Christ.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The two cross blades several times before finally teaming up against the Radiance, which is trapped within a container known as the Black Egg, sealed by the power of three eternally sleeping bugs known as the Dreamers.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The fans remained unobtrusive throughout testing, and the chassis remained consistently comfortable (if not cool) to the touch.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, employers consistently rank critical thinking, communication, and the ability to collaborate across differences as some of the most valuable workplace skills.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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