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
Those in Roosevelt’s orbit invariably commented on the twenty-sixth president’s unusual energy if not ebullience.
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Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
When hurricanes invariably loom, evacuation routes clog and a few residents refuse to leave — a choice that proved fatal in 2022, when more than 100 Floridians died, many swept away by surge on Southwest Florida’s barrier islands.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Such disputes are invariably settled with violence, often resulting in significant dislocation of civilian populations.
—Kevin Whitaker, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
There is plenty of hard work still to be done, but the raw ingredients are invariably on show to at least some degree.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
When hurricanes invariably loom, evacuation routes clog and a few residents refuse to leave — a choice that proved fatal in 2022, when more than 100 Floridians died, many swept away by surge on Southwest Florida’s barrier islands.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Such disputes are invariably settled with violence, often resulting in significant dislocation of civilian populations.
—Kevin Whitaker, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
There is plenty of hard work still to be done, but the raw ingredients are invariably on show to at least some degree.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invariably
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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The Under Armour ColdGear leggings, Baleaf Fleece Lined leggings, Lululemon Wunder Trains, and Zella Cozy Tech leggings were constantly on rotation, even when temps dropped below zero.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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What Jake also adds, his Georgia coaches say, is discipline, pushing himself each day to get better, constantly working on his jump shot, ballhandling, defense.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 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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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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But a revolution usually needs a leader for the revolution.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The animal's tail is usually held up, with the tip curving downward, and its legs are equally lengthened.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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As is often the case when Arsenal and Chelsea meet, this match had the potential to be one of those gloriously uninhibited conflicts.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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According to Blair, the two members on shift would often organize alternative sleeping rotas that left just one individual with a straightforward password and all the power.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Invariably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invariably. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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