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 Gradually add remaining ¼ cup vegetable oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until combined and the consistency of mayonnaise. — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026 The other was a decent man constantly being tormented by God in order to test his faith. — Chuck Lorre, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026 At some point, the body grows tired of feeling constantly under threat. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 Such is life in October for baseball players facing the bright lights of the playoffs, when difficult decisions must be made constantly on and off the field as the long baseball season comes to an end. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for constantly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for constantly

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But even with 22 tracks to work with, the sound too often defaults to a similar muted backdrop, which blurs some of the less distinct songs together.

— Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
The remote wilderness of Patagonia can so often feel inaccessible to the casual visitor.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of often

Adverb

Republicans have expressed growing pessimism about their chances in the election, which will determine control of Congress, as the president has repeatedly dismissed concerns about high costs and gas prices as his unpopular war in Iran drags on.

— MICHELLE L. PRICE, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Lead prosecutor Charlotte Draycott told jurors on Friday that the model and influencer was struck repeatedly in the head with a hammer inside a car driven by her former brother-in-law, with her ex-husband also inside.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of repeatedly

Adverb

Barbaro is strong as always, though — even if Mira speaks up frequently and seems unintimidated in the phallocentric environment — the actress could have been given more to do.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Gamblers who lose frequently are the bettors sportsbooks are most interested in, Matthew Gaskell, a British psychologist and expert on gambling addiction, said.

— ProPublica, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of frequently

Adverb

Roosevelt’s patrician upbringing, as well as ties to her husband’s career, led to certain frictions between the two, with Murray consistently urging the First Lady to act on behalf of Black Americans and other oppressed peoples.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Anchored by Adam Fox on the blue line and world-class play in net from Igor Shesterkin, the Rangers consistently limit dynamic scoring opportunities.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of consistently

Adverb

Collective is beyond reproach, as the fake scores invariably echo with the essence of real ones), but little of which is memorable in its own right.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
Insanity defendants are disproportionately low-income, their cases rarely reach a jury, and there’s usually no dispute about the diagnosis, which is almost invariably schizophrenia.

— Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

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