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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For his career, Semien has always started slowly, with March/April historically being his worst months.
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Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Finding a Work-Life Balance For Keith, maintaining a balance between his professional duties and family life has always been challenging during his career.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Her nephews and nieces, for instance, always seemed to have full schedules now.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
Despite agreeing that no other brand could hold up to our Blue Bell standard, the rotating roster of flavors were always up for debate: Strawberry or Buttered Pecan for him, Cookies and Cream for me.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
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Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Finding a Work-Life Balance For Keith, maintaining a balance between his professional duties and family life has always been challenging during his career.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Her nephews and nieces, for instance, always seemed to have full schedules now.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
Despite agreeing that no other brand could hold up to our Blue Bell standard, the rotating roster of flavors were always up for debate: Strawberry or Buttered Pecan for him, Cookies and Cream for me.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/always. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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