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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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 Moskowitz told the Sun Sentinel on Thursday police are constantly stationed at his home. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 With each episode flipping perspective between the police operation and the robbers barricaded inside, The Day constantly resets the narrative. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 Kitchen also had to develop a little more restraint — something that doesn't always come naturally in a sport where riders are constantly pushing the limits of speed and control. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 That’ll be a real test, because Duo owners are going to be constantly flipping this thing open. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for constantly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for constantly

Adverb

And so nothing happened, which is a thing that often happens after a great deal of Official Fuss.

— STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Yet, the company’s machines really could only perform a limited number of tests and often produced unreliable results.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of often

Adverb

Hemsworth’s work has always spanned genres—just look at his omnivorous DJ sets—but Numbskull positions him as a more traditional songwriter, underscored by the album’s personal, earnest tone.

— Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
Our Top Alpha Hydroxy Products Of course, more exfoliation isn't always better (your skin barrier would like a word).

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of always

Adverb

But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has repeatedly dismissed previous caution of AI tools and encouraged rapid autonomous innovation at the Pentagon.

— Chiara Eisner, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
Trump has repeatedly denied ordering the disruption of Starlink, despite Musk's public assertions that the order would have come from the White House.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of repeatedly

Adverb

Modern facilities can use closed-loop cooling, where water circulates through the system rather than being continually consumed and discharged.

— Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Advertisement The golf course is 106 years old, and its miniature golf course, which opened later in 1931, is one of the oldest continually operating miniature golf courses in the United States.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of continually

Adverb

For people who frequently encounter login interruptions, a dedicated IP may provide a more consistent browsing experience without giving up VPN encryption.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
The pair relied heavily on letter writing during John’s absences, and Abigail frequently used this medium to advocate for social change.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of frequently

Adverb

The brand’s Peptide Detox shampoo, which adsorbs hard water deposits to thoroughly clean hair, has amassed 238,000 impressions on TikTok this month and can consistently be found topping the app’s section for popular searches.

— Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Ambien, consistently dosed at 10 mg, was taken at bedtime either the night before surgery or for multiple nights up to two days before the procedure.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of consistently

Adverb

In my experience, the involvement of ketamine or other drugs invariably makes a bad situation worse – complicating consent, impairing judgment and reducing inhibitions.

— Christopher P. Holstege, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026
Literacy will not invariably preserve sanity and democracy in the face of a climate disaster or a devastating economic crisis.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of invariably

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