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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3
as in forever
for all time
I will love you always
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Recent Examples of always
Style doesn’t always have to be expensive, so make sure to shop now while items are still in stock and elevate your travel wardrobe game.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The cost of a variance application is almost always less than the cost of moving a fence, and if several neighbors apply together, the case becomes stronger.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The relationship between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton has always been painted as a rivalry, even back when Prince William and Prince Harry still got along.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 16 Apr. 2026
Trump has always reminded me of King Henry VIII, with the narcissism, the disposable wives, the second-son syndrome and the pettiness.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The cost of a variance application is almost always less than the cost of moving a fence, and if several neighbors apply together, the case becomes stronger.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The relationship between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton has always been painted as a rivalry, even back when Prince William and Prince Harry still got along.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 16 Apr. 2026
Trump has always reminded me of King Henry VIII, with the narcissism, the disposable wives, the second-son syndrome and the pettiness.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for always
Adverb
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Together, these two superb artists make much of Yarris constantly seeking the light, as Yarris searches for a way forward from the blackness of death row.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Back then, Kennedy was constantly fending off accusations from Protestant ecclesiastic types who were wary that his nomination meant the pontiff, John XXIII, was already packing his bags for a move into the White House.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Because Iran was selling its oil anyway, dropping the sanctions opened up the oil sales to Western countries instead of going exclusively to China, Iran’s biggest customer by far.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Anymore, which will allow subscribers to snoop at a deep level on just about anyone in the world; the war against the data eaters, the name suggests, is long since lost, and is none of your business, anyway.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Five people lost their lives 13 years ago when two bombs forever changed Boston and the marathon it's known for.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Landowners are fairly compensated, and taxpayers are able to protect agricultural and natural lands forever.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The building had kept deteriorating over the course of time, with people continually breaking in, Olson said.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Brandy Monk-Payton, a professor of communication and media studies at Fordham University and contributor to the book Watching While Black Rebooted, notes that Hollywood seemingly needs to be continually reminded of the buying power of underrepresented groups.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The incident would live on in the national consciousness and permanently scar Exxon’s reputation.—
Alex Kuffner,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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In Ohio, residents are trying to bypass the Legislature and get a measure on the ballot in November that is designed to permanently ban hyperscale data centers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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My friends, being my friends, invariably champion the necessity of objects piling up in my yard.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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The signatures invariably don’t match and the voters are contacted.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Then there were the documentaries focusing on Saturday Night Live cast members Chevy Chase and Eddie Murphy, as well the eternally SNL-adjacent Steve Martin.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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Robinson drew a tough matchup with the eternally upbeat Ozzie Albies — but ultimately ousted him, garnering 53% of y’all’s ballots.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Hawks are learning how to win consistently.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Our goal is to create a space that is consistently safe and accessible for students.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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