1
: at all times : invariably
always smiling
2
: forever
will love you always
3
: at any rate : in any event
You can always try again if it doesn't work this time.
Synonyms
Examples of always in a Sentence
He always tries, but he doesn't always succeed.
It's always a pleasure to see you.
I can always tell when he's upset.
This area is always filled with tourists.
Things won't always go as planned.
You're always welcome to stay with us.
He has always been a good friend to me.
Life won't always be this easy.
I always thought they'd get married some day, but they never did.
Isn't that what you've always wanted?
Recent Examples on the Web
Ultimately, there is nothing more important than the health and safety of all guests and staff, and that will always remain our priority.
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CBS News, 15 July 2024
The various networks haven’t always synced up to cover big events.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 July 2024
How to Propagate Scarlet Runner Bean Although roots may overwinter in frost-free climates, scarlet runner bean is nearly always grown as an annual from seed.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
To that end, during research cruises devoted to recording and playing back the calls of humpback whales, several days and nights were always spent idling in the Sargasso Sea and deploying nets deep in the ocean.
—The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
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CBS News, 15 July 2024
The various networks haven’t always synced up to cover big events.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 July 2024
How to Propagate Scarlet Runner Bean Although roots may overwinter in frost-free climates, scarlet runner bean is nearly always grown as an annual from seed.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
To that end, during research cruises devoted to recording and playing back the calls of humpback whales, several days and nights were always spent idling in the Sargasso Sea and deploying nets deep in the ocean.
—The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/always. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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1
: at all times : invariably
always ready for a party
2
: throughout all time : forever
I'll remember you always
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