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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Her favorite ways to move around are by train and bike, and her backpack always has nuts, clementines, and something to read.
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Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
Keeping both Isak and Ekitike happy was always going to be a challenge this season, but perhaps the weekend was an opportunity to play the pair together.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
And that opponent — and its fans — always seemingly treat it like a playoff game.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Dupieux’s films always feature prestigious French casts and have become a reference for young cinephiles, performing well at the local box office and selling around the world.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
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Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
Keeping both Isak and Ekitike happy was always going to be a challenge this season, but perhaps the weekend was an opportunity to play the pair together.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
And that opponent — and its fans — always seemingly treat it like a playoff game.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Dupieux’s films always feature prestigious French casts and have become a reference for young cinephiles, performing well at the local box office and selling around the world.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/always. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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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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