invariably

adverb

in·​vari·​ably (ˌ)in-ˈver-ē-ə-blē How to pronounce invariably (audio)
Synonyms of invariably
: 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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And then the reality is almost invariably significantly different for a thousand reasons. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 June 2026 Those who have attempted to control its growth and claim authority over its meaning have invariably failed in the long run. Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026 And that someone is invariably at the other end of the table. Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2026 Photos in the UMass archives invariably capture Heronemus in jacket and tie, usually standing bolt straight. IEEE Spectrum, 15 June 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 21 Jun. 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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