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

In my experience, the involvement of ketamine or other drugs invariably makes a bad situation worse – complicating consent, impairing judgment and reducing inhibitions. — Christopher P. Holstege, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026

Literacy will not invariably preserve sanity and democracy in the face of a climate disaster or a devastating economic crisis. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

Collective is beyond reproach, as the fake scores invariably echo with the essence of real ones), but little of which is memorable in its own right. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026

The shovel now hangs above a massive fireplace in Digger’s mansion, one of those lavish, sprawling estates that the wealthy build as monuments to themselves and which invariably become mausoleums. — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 1 Oct. 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