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invariably

adverb

in·​vari·​ably (ˌ)in-ˈver-ē-ə-blē How to pronounce invariably (audio)
: 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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Funny novels are invariably more serious than humorless ones. Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025 As Sam rightly fears, Nicky’s hot-heat ways will invariably bring on the heat. Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025 But no matter how global their reach, their work invariably circles back to the East—where deep roots give their boldest, most future-looking expressions authentic resonance. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2025 And invariably that ethos followed us into being a label. Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025 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 30 Nov. 2025.

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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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