ALWAYS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

always

adverb

ˈȯl-wēz

Definition of always

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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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 There’s always this notion that exes don’t get along, especially when the relationship ends on a bad note. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026 The real world is always more boring than sci-fi, but solving this part of the puzzle will still be fascinating and not easy. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Put simply, tens of thousands of children did not always have consistent access to enough food. — Fred Hassell, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026 On defense, where Osceola is always stingy, standout edge rusher Jason Lewis brings the heat. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for always

Recent Examples of Synonyms for always

Adverb

Always unassuming, sitting in the back of the room — but often the smartest person in the room — Saftler became known as the guy who can predict the future of television, constantly analyzing industry trends to figure out what would come next.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Two decades later, that hasn’t changed, even if Adams’ playbook constantly does.

— Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

Technically, the Concord colorway was the first pair the public saw when Jordan debuted it in a May 1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals match-up against the Orlando Magic, forever establishing its prominence.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
As is the case with so many up-and-coming talent, Calle has also had to weather the ebbs and flows and shifting priorities of a forever consolidating industry.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of forever

Adverb

The fund is continually at work mobilizing $100 million for organizations increasing that access to youth mental health services and education globally.

— Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Solving problems now depended on a system of testing and learning in which solutions were continually tried out in the real world and adapted accordingly.

— Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of continually

Adverb

He was permanently dismissed from his post as archdeacon and barred from holding public office.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Some shops with specific scan tools that have special programming functions can permanently shut off the start/stop system on certain vehicles.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of permanently

Adverb

How robust those relationships are will be tested given the ire that will invariably be directed towards Southampton and Eckert once the Championship season begins this weekend.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
The actors playing those roles — Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone — invariably became romantic partners so when the series was revived with Holland, with Zendaya as MJ, producer Amy Pascal warned them not to date.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of invariably

Adverb

If the early universe obeyed this rule, our modern cosmos would be devoid of substance, just energy fields rippling eternally through emptiness.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026
Plaid prints and sophisticated coats, along with Jacobs' eternally popular bags, add weight and wearability to the looks, offering real-world ways to wear the pieces.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of eternally

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