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

And that someone is invariably at the other end of the table. — Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2026

The rest, invariably, end up limiting how the rest of the roster functions. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Those who have attempted to control its growth and claim authority over its meaning have invariably failed in the long run. — Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026

Photos in the UMass archives invariably capture Heronemus in jacket and tie, usually standing bolt straight. — IEEE Spectrum, 15 June 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