1
as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
although we never intend more than an afternoon visit, she always insists we stay for dinner
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2
as in anyway
whatever else is done or is the case
you can always take a cab if the buses aren't running
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as in forever
for all time
I will love you always
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Recent Examples of always
Trends are easy sources of inspiration when shopping, but don't always stand the test of time.
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Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
Sue Lui always needed to do something with her hands.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
My life is not always gonna look like this.
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
There’s always going to be these huge blind spots for people.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
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Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
Sue Lui always needed to do something with her hands.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
My life is not always gonna look like this.
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
There’s always going to be these huge blind spots for people.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for always
Adverb
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The unit was constantly shuffled this season, and the Trojans deployed six different offensive line combinations while still managing to have one of the most efficient offenses in the Big Ten Conference under position coach Zach Hanson.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Sprinkle the flour over the onion and cook, stirring constantly, until coated, another 30 seconds.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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This is the second sequel to a perfect film that doesn’t need it this year, but again, millennials will be watching anyway.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors contend police were justified in searching the backpack to make sure there were no dangerous items and that the gun, notebook and other evidence would have eventually been found anyway.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The image of Caleb Williams rolling to his left, leaping from a defender to save the season, is now etched in the hearts of Bears fans everywhere, but it's now forever inked on Ryan O'Keefe.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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With six words, two of which can’t be printed in full, Ben Johnson endeared himself to Bears fans, maybe forever.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Their skills must be continually practiced and recertified, which costs money.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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The luxury tax is an artificial limit, one that shouldn’t impede teams like the Cubs, who continually fill Wrigley Field and have the surrounding area packed with fans all summer.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Faithfull’s signature, distinctive, melodic, high-register vocals had defined her career, but her voice was permanently altered by severe laryngitis and her persistent drug abuse.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
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Steinkopf recommends enjoying crotons outdoors in summer containers—or planting them permanently in warm climates—rather than struggling to keep them happy inside.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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The initiative’s drafters question the assumption that millionaires invariably move from high- to low-tax jurisdictions, citing several studies, including one from 2016 based on IRS statistics showing that elites are generally unwilling to move to exploit tax advantages across state lines.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The voice of Michael Lebow is a reminder, especially as vascular medicine continues to develop, that any true innovation is not one based eternally on new technology but rather based on a deeper understanding of the human need to relieve pain, move, and have a quality existence.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
23 Dec. 2025
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The look may have its origins in the late Queen Elizabeth’s loyalty to Essie Ballet Slippers and Catherine, Princess of Wales’s eternally elegant soft nude mani, but it’s being kept alive and well by stars like Victoria Beckham and TikTok creators who just can’t get enough of it.—
Rachel Krause,
Vogue,
22 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Mike, played by a rangy, companionable Hugh Jackman, is a striving singer in Milwaukee who has battled the bottle, cannot consistently pay his mortgage, and keeps himself going by appearing at the state fair dressed up to look (and sound) like Don Ho.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sweeping daily—especially in the kitchen—prevents dust, crumbs, and dirt from building up and keeps floors consistently fresh.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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