invariably

adverb

in·​vari·​ably (ˌ)in-ˈver-ē-ə-blē 

: on every occasion : always

invariably late

Synonyms of invariably

• always
• constantly
• consistently
• continually
• usually
• often

Examples of invariably in a Sentence

their slacker son invariably gives the same response to the questions about his career plans

Recent Examples on the Web

Presidents almost invariably lose congressional seats at the midpoint of their term, especially during their second stretch in office. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

The homes where poor people lived have invariably vanished, whether in Paris or in the provinces, whereas bourgeois homes are still standing. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026

Additionally, many of us don’t like talking about money under any circumstance—in many families, the subject is taboo—and estate planning invariably involves money. — Christina Wing, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026

The 14-song set list provided a nifty overview of the breadth of her musical influences, veering from mountain music to her key country efforts to her crossover material and to the spiritual themes that invariably informed her work. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for invariably

• variably

Kids Definition

invariably

adverb

in·​vari·​ably (ˈ)in-ˈver-ē-ə-blē 

-ˈvar-

: on every occasion : always

invariably late