as in always
on every relevant occasion
their slacker son invariably gives the same response to the questions about his career plans
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Recent Examples of invariably
The goals Mauri talked about on the Cronache di Spogliatoio podcast were, invariably, for Real Madrid, not for his country.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Hockney’s paintings and drawings, as well as his later photo collages and digital works, invariably had a playful, exploratory, interrogative relationship with perspective, light, scale, framing, rendering—the basic components of picture-making.
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Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
When Cantor wasn’t pretending to call a game or singing Rod Stewart hits, Petruska said talk invariably turned to dreams and aspirations.
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Josh Gross,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
Holloway’s ability to strike the right balance invariably shows during championship season.
—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for invariably
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Hockney’s paintings and drawings, as well as his later photo collages and digital works, invariably had a playful, exploratory, interrogative relationship with perspective, light, scale, framing, rendering—the basic components of picture-making.
—
Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
When Cantor wasn’t pretending to call a game or singing Rod Stewart hits, Petruska said talk invariably turned to dreams and aspirations.
—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
Holloway’s ability to strike the right balance invariably shows during championship season.
—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for invariably
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invariably
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But the solution isn't always a plane ticket.
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Camping doesn’t always entail roughing it.
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
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The show follows the titular Shaun, who lives on a quiet British farm with his flock and is constantly trying to add excitement to their quaint lifestyles, often causing trouble for their farmer and the sheepdog Bitzer.
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Pregnant women, people with obesity and people with lower cardiovascular fitness are also in the groups clinicians flag most consistently.
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Liberty Home Guard’s 365-day workmanship guarantee and consistently high customer ratings stand out.
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Through the fantastical nature of this story and the original nature of the omniscient narrator Ahmad is able to continually surprise.
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Starlight, which sits on 16 acres in Swope Park, is the largest and oldest continually operating performing arts organization in Kansas City.
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Patients usually spend a few days in Istanbul, with surgery on one day and a check before the flight home, leaving time to see a bit of the city between appointments.
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In fashion, that usually means Paris, where legendary couture houses made their names.
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The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
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Carpet shampoos often have a strong fragrance, which can irritate those sensitive to scent.
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“Invariably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invariably. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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