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 Netflix has reportedly told directors and screenwriters to assume that the audience isn’t paying attention and to constantly remind viewers what’s going on. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 Historic neighborhoods sit alongside contemporary business districts, while ambitious restaurants, international theatrical productions and sweeping waterfront views reveal a capital constantly finding new ways to surprise visitors. — Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The community is constantly sending me things, and there are photographers from everywhere. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 Unlike Annapolis lawmakers, professional engineers constantly monitor grid risks. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 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
  • Over the last year, Newsom has begun to speak more often about the nation’s wealth inequality.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Graduating seniors are often asked to envision their futures.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • The level of soccer wasn’t always high, but the elevation and drama were — two goals 98 seconds apart, two PKs, one red card, endless stoppage time, two nations holding their breaths.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Coleman cites Collins, Platner’s opponent, as the resilient Republican who doesn’t always toe the party line, keeping her constituency more in mind in her decision-making.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Definition of always
Adverb
  • The justices, too, seemed eager to embrace electronic recording in cases where no court reporter is available and litigants cannot afford to pay for one on their own, repeatedly pressing lawyers on exactly how such a ruling might be written.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • The weapon of choice to keep the screwworm at bay is a plant in Pacora, Panama, that has been continually churning out sterile flies, which mate with wild female flies to halt reproduction.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Team Priorities In today’s environment, priorities must be continually assessed and reset.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of continually
Adverb
  • Get regular brake, tire and filter inspections Brakes, tires and filter frequently wear down and need to be replaced.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • High-speed Frecciarossa trains run frequently from major cities like Rome, Milan, Bologna, and Venice.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • The 47-year-old Marvel star has participated in USO events and has consistently expressed his gratitude to service members for protecting the nation's freedoms.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • If your leadership discussions consistently and quickly end in consensus, that is not a sign of cohesion.
    — Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of consistently
Adverb
  • The protagonists are invariably elite young people whose parents approve of their match, their separation is always a result of slavery, fake death, kidnap or a combination of all three and their reunion is usually facilitated by the gods.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
  • Rabies is preventable if this regimen is administered quickly but is almost invariably fatal once symptoms manifest.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 29 June 2026
Definition of invariably

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