Synonyms of necessarily

necessarily

adverb

ˌne-sə-ˈser-ə-lē 

as in inevitably

because of necessity

the argument that the existence of the universe necessarily implies the existence of an all-powerful being responsible for creating it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inevitably
• needs
• unavoidably
• inescapably
• ineluctably
• ipso facto
• involuntarily
• perforce

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of necessarily

And so there’s always been this tension within the context of Black military service of fighting for a country that is not always necessarily fought for you or, in fact, that has fought actively against you. — Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

The songwriting is airtight, regal but sometimes necessarily absurd, and tastefully cognizant of which points in Madonna’s career are most beloved. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Officials caution that not everyone reported missing is necessarily trapped beneath the rubble because communications failures, mass displacement and transportation disruptions have complicated efforts to reunite families. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026

Under new head coach Herbert, Canada Basketball has insisted that players be available to the team, if not necessarily to play, during windows that do not conflict with the NBA season. — Eric Koreen, New York Times, 4 July 2026