INVARIABLY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

invariably

adverb

(ˌ)in-ˈver-ē-ə-blē

Definition of invariably

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 Cohn, who was a closeted gay man, was invariably attracted to what could be called über-Gentiles—tall, fair-haired, blue-eyed. — Kai Bird, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Except that stasis in commerce is invariably the path to obsolescence, or worse. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The results have invariably been uglier, longer, inferior versions of films people already know and love, which provide a cheap rush of nostalgia but don’t offer any surprises or challenges. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026 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, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for invariably

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Top Gear has not been on air since 2022, but a return was always likely, given the BBC Studios franchise is too big to leave in the garage.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
Winter Park High School athletic director Charlie Battaglini said the city of Winter Park, with a proud link to its schools, has always played a big role in the Wildcats’ record-setting stack of state all-sports championships.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of always

Adverb

Always unassuming, sitting in the back of the room — but often the smartest person in the room — Saftler became known as the guy who can predict the future of television, constantly analyzing industry trends to figure out what would come next.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Two decades later, that hasn’t changed, even if Adams’ playbook constantly does.

— Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

Marsh and Barbara established the Kristen Ann Carr Fund, and for the next 30-plus years, would organize benefit shows, often featuring performances by Springsteen.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Too early to tell, but the Viceroy name will, no doubt, bring Americans, who are already flooding into Portugal for vacation and often, to settle.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

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