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 The active suspension constantly trims the car’s aerodynamic pitch while the GitiSport e·GTR 2 PRO semi-slick tires are engineered to survive centrifugal forces that would shred ordinary rubber. — New Atlas, 11 Nov. 2026 However, the popularity of the drink skyrocketed to a new level of fame across the country after the women of MomTok were constantly spotted on the show with the beverage in hand. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026 Step 11 Gradually pour warm cream mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly until combined. — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Nov. 2026 There are incredible events happening constantly, but these kids don’t have access to them. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Nov. 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
  • The additional processing stages often introduced delays and lost information between audio and text.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The service Like many hotels in the Vail Valley, the staff skews young—often ski-season transplants and J-1 visa students here for a winter (or summer) in the mountains.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of often
Adverb
  • Servers remain an essential part of the dining experience and always accompany the robot; the high-tech partner primarily takes the weight of heavy serving trays off human shoulders.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
  • McCoy was always active in civic affairs, and at age 32, he was elected to a Maryland House seat representing Northeast Baltimore’s 44th District in 1974.
    — Josh Kurtz, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of always
Adverb
  • The property has repeatedly refreshed guest rooms, restaurants, and public spaces to stay contemporary while anchoring itself in Cayman’s culture and beach heritage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This extended runtime is particularly relevant for pool owners who want to automate routine maintenance rather than repeatedly retrieve, recharge and restart a robotic cleaner.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • Since then, Huang has continually pushed for more access to the Chinese market.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Despite being one of the world's oldest continually operating hotel groups, The Peninsula has no plans for world domination.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of continually
Adverb
  • But places like South Florida have seen more intense storms more frequently than before.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Though the model was initially pitched as a way to help rural systems deploy experts at all hours, it is frequently used in more urban and suburban areas as well.
    — Alana Semuels, Time, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • Politics is cyclical, and swing voters have proved consistently in recent years that their loyalties tend in no particular direction.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Conflict in the Middle East has pushed oil prices consistently above $100 a barrel in recent months, and hopes have faded that a deal could lead to a reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz.
    — Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of consistently
Adverb
  • Presidents almost invariably lose congressional seats at the midpoint of their term, especially during their second stretch in office.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The homes where poor people lived have invariably vanished, whether in Paris or in the provinces, whereas bourgeois homes are still standing.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of invariably

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“Constantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constantly. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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