as always
idiom
—used to say that something was expected because it always happens
As always, dinner was delicious.
Your children, as always, were very well-behaved.
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Venus, as always, is a spectacular highlight.
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Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
And, as always, Censori supported her husband’s artistic vision.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Venus, as always, is a spectacular highlight.
—Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
This is an aspect that must necessarily play a role, as always happens with these types of events, during the ceremony.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for as always
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“As always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20always. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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