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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The crowd roars, and phones record the seconds-long interaction, which then invariably is shared on social media. Alexandra Starr, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026 But the fertilizer shock triggered by the attack on Iran will invariably mean that people around the world have less to eat. Frank Morris, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026 The prominence of perimenopause as a long, frightening stage in the physical and emotional rollercoaster caused by our shifty hormones is being shaped by influencers, advocates, and doctors who are not only diseasifying midlife but also invariably selling some product or service to calm the storm. Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026 Recognizing that the Billikens had little choice but to double him – especially after Avila picked up two fouls in five minutes – Mara zipped passes to the teammates who invariably were left open. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 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 31 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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