invariably

adverb

in·​vari·​ably (ˌ)in-ˈver-ē-ə-blē How to pronounce invariably (audio)
Synonyms of invariablynext
: on every occasion : always
invariably late

Examples of invariably in a Sentence

their slacker son invariably gives the same response to the questions about his career plans
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However, analysts say that this rollback in financial incentives might suppress demand for new EV purchases, as the market expects costs to invariably get transferred to consumers. Matthew Chin,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026 Her writing invariably sparks discourse, sometimes misogynistic, often written off as jealousy over her success. Malavika Kannan, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026 Texan enchiladas invariably are topped with cheddar cheese. Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026 Land defenders will invariably be outspent and outgunned by their opponents. Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for invariably

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of invariably was in 1646

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“Invariably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invariably. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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invariably

adverb
in·​vari·​ably (ˈ)in-ˈver-ē-ə-blē How to pronounce invariably (audio)
-ˈvar-
: on every occasion : always
invariably late

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