CONSTANTLY Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

constantly

adverb

ˈkän(t)-stənt-lē

Definition of constantly

as in often

many times a crackpot who constantly wrote angry letters to the local newspaper

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Relevance

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as in always

on every relevant occasion stay constantly on guard until the danger of forest fire is past

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Recent Examples of constantly At its heart, ‘Juul’ is the story of a young girl who is constantly being pulled down by the world around her. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 Optimistic The unity between Johnson and Williams is as strong as ever, with the coach serving up an unlimited buffet of football knowledge and the quarterback constantly getting back in line for more. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Playful, flirtatious and constantly in motion, the track proves how much energy can come from groove alone. — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 However, some of those struggles are a byproduct of constantly rotating players in and out of the third phase of the game. — Omar Kelly august 24, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for constantly

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Adverb

Our first feature profile this week focuses on Cristiano Ronaldo, often referred to simply as CR7.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
One of her biggest gripes is how often the beauty industry flogs acidic products to control oil production when women are experiencing hormonal imbalance.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of often

Adverb

Top Gear has not been on air since 2022, but a return was always likely, given the BBC Studios franchise is too big to leave in the garage.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
Winter Park High School athletic director Charlie Battaglini said the city of Winter Park, with a proud link to its schools, has always played a big role in the Wildcats’ record-setting stack of state all-sports championships.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of always

Adverb

Ukraine's long-range drones have repeatedly hit facilities in Russia's vital oil industry, causing fuel shortages, and have also engaged in a campaign against Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Whatever the merits of Fedorov’s arguments, the move potentially presents a fresh talking point to Putin, who has publicly and repeatedly cast doubt on Zelensky’s legitimacy as president.

— Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of repeatedly

Adverb

From the late 1990s on, Parton recognized that her hitmaking days were behind her, and frequently returned to songs and sounds associated with the pleasures and hardships of her mountain youth.

— Jewly Hight, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
The house has always been a staple of the neighborhood, frequently hosting parties and welcoming all during the neighborhood’s annual winter house tours.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of frequently

Adverb

And what’s bad for these workers is invariably bad for the multinational companies that rely on their labor.

— Lucy Siers, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
The referee’s visual countdown may prove worthless if the player trotting off has his back to the official, which will invariably be the case.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of invariably

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