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 Just look at actress Cynthia Erivo, who constantly proves a buzz cut is a power move fitting for everyday and formal moments alike. — Genesis Rivas, InStyle, 1 July 2026 The plan has been executed well, with the Dodgers winning the World Series in two of Ohtani’s first three seasons while constantly bolstering the roster. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Platforms borrow each other’s mechanics constantly, and interfaces, incentives and monetization rules keep moving. — Faustino Júnior, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Diversity and reinvention Just as American culture is continuously mutating, American music is constantly being reinvented. — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for constantly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for constantly

Adverb

In colonial times, cuts or injuries often led to bacterial infections.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Stories about the Cherokee written by non-Native people in the late 1700s presented a skewed, often European-centric understanding of the tribe's culture.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of often

Adverb

While teenagers have always looked to older peers for inspiration, social media has accelerated and amplified this process.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 2 July 2026
The Boyle Heights blaze, similar to the Eaton and Palisades fires, has revealed the region’s air monitoring can’t always tell people what they’ve been exposed to in a disaster.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 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

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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