Synonyms of usually

usually

adverb

ˈyü-zhə-wə-lē 

as in normally

according to the usual course of things

we usually go out to eat on Fridays

Synonyms & Similar Words

• normally
• typically
• generally
• commonly
• ordinarily
• of course
• as a rule
• naturally
• on the whole
• needless to say
• regularly
• routinely
• customarily
• natch
• habitually
• traditionally
• conventionally
• familiarly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unusually
• extraordinarily
• abnormally
• uncommonly
• strangely
• peculiarly
• oddly
• irregularly
• weirdly
• atypically
• untypically
• radically
• funnily
• anomalously
• queerly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of usually

Marching band opportunities for kids usually start in high school and continue through college. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

When a leader treats every incoming request as urgent or pressing, their own priorities get whatever time is left, which is usually the tired end of the day. — Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

These are usually prominences — immense structures of hydrogen plasma suspended above the sun's surface by magnetic fields. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Curry, now a four-time champ and two-time MVP, said Nelson was not usually a fan of rookies but gave him a shot to be himself. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026