invariably

adverb

(ˌ)in-ˈver-ē-ə-blē How to pronounce invariably (audio)
Definition of invariablynext
as in always
on every relevant occasion their slacker son invariably gives the same response to the questions about his career plans

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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Recent Examples of invariably In my experience, the involvement of ketamine or other drugs invariably makes a bad situation worse – complicating consent, impairing judgment and reducing inhibitions. — Christopher P. Holstege, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026 Literacy will not invariably preserve sanity and democracy in the face of a climate disaster or a devastating economic crisis. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for invariably
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invariably
  1. always
  2. constantly
  3. consistently
  4. continually
  5. usually
  6. often
Adverb
  • Hemsworth’s work has always spanned genres—just look at his omnivorous DJ sets—but Numbskull positions him as a more traditional songwriter, underscored by the album’s personal, earnest tone.
    — Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Our Top Alpha Hydroxy Products Of course, more exfoliation isn't always better (your skin barrier would like a word).
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Definition of always
Adverb
  • The drums are constantly switching, the gait galloping one way and then swerving back again, as if the music could go anywhere.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In order to be helpful, Muse constantly builds extensive dossiers of users and their desires, social relationships, and messaging behaviors, TIME’s Harry Booth reported this month.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • The brand’s Peptide Detox shampoo, which adsorbs hard water deposits to thoroughly clean hair, has amassed 238,000 impressions on TikTok this month and can consistently be found topping the app’s section for popular searches.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Ambien, consistently dosed at 10 mg, was taken at bedtime either the night before surgery or for multiple nights up to two days before the procedure.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of consistently
Adverb
  • Modern facilities can use closed-loop cooling, where water circulates through the system rather than being continually consumed and discharged.
    — Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Advertisement The golf course is 106 years old, and its miniature golf course, which opened later in 1931, is one of the oldest continually operating miniature golf courses in the United States.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of continually
Adverb
  • Irwin’s Argan gripes), there are usually also some cute kids trying to get married and some derpy impediment to their union.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Though some people with restrictive diets may have trouble getting enough iron each day, Marshall said that isn’t usually the cause of deficiency in the US.
    — Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of usually
Adverb
  • And so nothing happened, which is a thing that often happens after a great deal of Official Fuss.
    — STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Yet, the company’s machines really could only perform a limited number of tests and often produced unreliable results.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of often

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“Invariably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invariably. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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