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
And something wonderful always happens.
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Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Of course, the speculative, the surreal, the fantastic has always lent itself to intense, often other-wordly experiences of grief and upheaval.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
For many creative teams, video has always been the most difficult format to keep alive.
—Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Mahomes going against Bills quarterback Josh Allen always makes for must-watch TV, and this one will have added spectacle as a Thanksgiving night game played in the Bills’ brand-new Highmark Stadium.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Of course, the speculative, the surreal, the fantastic has always lent itself to intense, often other-wordly experiences of grief and upheaval.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
For many creative teams, video has always been the most difficult format to keep alive.
—Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Mahomes going against Bills quarterback Josh Allen always makes for must-watch TV, and this one will have added spectacle as a Thanksgiving night game played in the Bills’ brand-new Highmark Stadium.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for always
Recent Examples of Synonyms for always
Adverb
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Place the bowl over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom does not touch the water, and whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 160 degrees.—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Without Clear Priorities, Philanthropy Easily Becomes Reactive Most affluent families are approached constantly for funding.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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To be fair, the frog, meaning Cornyn, was probably going to sink anyway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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That even if there were disagreements about politics, everyone went to his wedding anyway.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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The image of Brazil’s No 7 running rings around opposition defences — often literally — will forever be embedded in the nation’s collective memory.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Truth is, if two-time champion Mike Shanahan can get fired by the Broncos, no professional Colorado sports coach should be safe forever.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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The song amplifies what makes the album such a captivating listen, as Vandal pulls from across her varied experiences and tastes to continually push back against sonic expectations.—
Erica Campbell,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
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And although the Bill of Rights came soon after, ever since the First Amendment was ratified, Americans have had to continually, sometimes aggressively, insist on their right to free expression in the face of political pressure.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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The dot-com era, for all its speculative madness, at least built a functional, revolutionary Internet infrastructure that permanently transformed global commerce once the markets reset.—
Sunil Sharan,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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To pay more homage to Drac, a scary fire-breathing replica is paraded through Palma religious festivals and last year an artist’s floating sculpture of a 10-foot Drac was permanently installed in the lake below La Seu Cathedral.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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Playing teams operating with considerably lower budgets and less quality meant Palace invariably confronted opponents who sat deep and refused to go toe-to-toe for fear of offering the space in which Palace might flourish in transition.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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It’s invariably also combined with Dolby Atmos audio and comfortable recliners for a premium experience.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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With no pain, no suffering, and stress-free living eternally with Jesus.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Nick Immaculata from Preservation Distillery might be, especially after seeing the praise heaped upon it from the eternally online whiskey world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
Adverb
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San Diego native and Nickel Creek band co-founder Chris Thile has been named the music director for the 2027 Ojai Music Festival, one of the classical music world’s most prestigious and consistently groundbreaking annual events.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Just Capital’s research consistently shows that the American public is not anti-business and not anti-technology.—
Martin Whittaker,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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