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

The actors playing those roles — Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone — invariably became romantic partners so when the series was revived with Holland, with Zendaya as MJ, producer Amy Pascal warned them not to date. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Cohn, who was a closeted gay man, was invariably attracted to what could be called über-Gentiles—tall, fair-haired, blue-eyed. — Kai Bird, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Except that stasis in commerce is invariably the path to obsolescence, or worse. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

The results have invariably been uglier, longer, inferior versions of films people already know and love, which provide a cheap rush of nostalgia but don’t offer any surprises or challenges. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 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