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 painting of a giant electrical socket [Where the energy comes from, connected, 2025] is a symbol for being constantly connected, even if ultimately just with yourself.
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Bettina Funcke, Artforum, 7 Jan. 2026
Lenovo built the concept for athletes who travel constantly.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
They were constantly seen socializing with neighbors, with Patty holding court on the front porch while Dick walked the streets, picking up trash.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Her boss at the local diner constantly talked behind her back.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
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Bettina Funcke, Artforum, 7 Jan. 2026
Lenovo built the concept for athletes who travel constantly.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
They were constantly seen socializing with neighbors, with Patty holding court on the front porch while Dick walked the streets, picking up trash.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Her boss at the local diner constantly talked behind her back.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constantly
Adverb
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Lopez often changed the familiar pop arrangements of her songs to fit a moody, zesty energy.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Noting that a federal grant funded the initial deployment of ShotSpotter, Lucas said, too often there are technologies that end up being funded by local taxpayers in perpetuity.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Freeing up space in a carry-on suitcase is always a tough feat, especially on a long trip.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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This is not always the case, however, as rates, service quality, and coverage features often vary widely.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Trump has repeatedly expressed support for the protest movement and called for an end to Iran’s Islamist regime, which has long been adversarial to the US.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly blasted Powell for the Fed not cutting interest rates as much and as quickly as the president has demanded since entering the White House in January 2025.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Winkler Bakery Winston-Salem, North Carolina Established in 1807, this Old Salem bakery is one of the oldest continually operating bakeries in the South.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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And researchers and regulators continually monitor all vaccines.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Still, the legislative session frequently goes past the target end date as lawmakers negotiate over the final details of bills and the state budget.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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To the contrary, though the film is frequently funny, Brewer takes their ambitions and reversals seriously.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Mike, played by a rangy, companionable Hugh Jackman, is a striving singer in Milwaukee who has battled the bottle, cannot consistently pay his mortgage, and keeps himself going by appearing at the state fair dressed up to look (and sound) like Don Ho.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sweeping daily—especially in the kitchen—prevents dust, crumbs, and dirt from building up and keeps floors consistently fresh.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Watering, naturally, is one of them—too much or too little hydration will invariably cause your Meyer lemon to struggle.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
5 Jan. 2026
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Funny novels are invariably more serious than humorless ones.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Constantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constantly. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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