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.
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?
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Researchers from Soochow University in China have developed a textile fabric that turns clothes into always-accessible AI assistants.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Her nickname alone sends her back in time; she was always known as Bunny.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
If your girlfriend is always on the go, these rose-gold foil eye masks are a lifesaver—locking in hydration so she looks refreshed in just minutes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
Coastal residents are urged to heed their local National Weather Service forecasts and warnings and always follow guidance from local officials.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Her nickname alone sends her back in time; she was always known as Bunny.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
If your girlfriend is always on the go, these rose-gold foil eye masks are a lifesaver—locking in hydration so she looks refreshed in just minutes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
Coastal residents are urged to heed their local National Weather Service forecasts and warnings and always follow guidance from local officials.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/always. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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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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