constantly

adverb

ˈkän(t)-stənt-lē How to pronounce constantly (audio)
Definition of constantlynext
1
as in often
many times a crackpot who constantly wrote angry letters to the local newspaper

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2
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 Those who manufacture TVs are constantly seeking new ways to one-up their competitors, either through unique design or unmatchable image quality. — Justin Pot, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 LexisNexis, for example, is a data broker that police use, that your car uses, that your devices sell data to constantly. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026 Ginger shares some of Lee’s strangeness and impulsivity and is undeniably attracted to him for it, but she’s anchored in reality where Lee is not, constantly calling him out on all of his worst ideas and most clueless decisions. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 Healthy Kidneys Can Adjust Magnesium Levels Healthy kidneys constantly adjust magnesium excretion based on the body’s needs. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for constantly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constantly
  1. often
  2. always
  3. repeatedly
  4. continually
  5. frequently
  6. consistently
  7. invariably
Adverb
  • Nordic drama is still often associated internationally with crime, darker tones and a certain visual restraint.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Colbert also asked Gerwig about the role of faith in her filmmaking, a fitting topic for a discussion about Lewis’ work, which often explored theological issues.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • Surfing To Cannes MIPCOM always needs a bit of glitz and glamor and this year that largely came in the form of those beloved red shorts and swimsuits.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Our industry-leading investment in artist development has always guided that work and will continue to do so.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of always
Adverb
  • Pillay has repeatedly rebuffed critics who accused her of antisemitism or turning a blind eye to the Hamas attacks in Israel.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Foreign policy emerged as another major point of contention, particularly when moderator Rick Albin repeatedly pressed el Sayed to say whether Israel or Iran posed the greater threat to the United States.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • Here, the honey bee achieves the same objective with flexible structures that continually twist and change shape.
    — Mike McRae October 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The exchange speaks to a broader shift in how craft is continuing to be understood, not as a static inheritance but as a living body of knowledge, continually shaped by those who practice it.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of continually
Adverb
  • The actor and his wife, singer Dua Lipa, are frequently spotted walking their actual dog, a Labrador-Rottweiler named Golo.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The conference room was frequently used for sensitive discussions about OpenAI’s proprietary research, product development, business relationships, and strategic decisions, prosecutors said.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • Its Houthi allies in Yemen have also consistently attacked Saudi oil facilities.
    — Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Lisa was brought up in the busy world of K-pop, consistently heading from one appearance to another as a member of Blackpink.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 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
  • The shovel now hangs above a massive fireplace in Digger’s mansion, one of those lavish, sprawling estates that the wealthy build as monuments to themselves and which invariably become mausoleums.
    — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of invariably

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“Constantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constantly. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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