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?
Recent Examples on the Web
Kimpton also always gets a guide on the first day of a trip to show her the sights.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Our country has always been animated by the belief that the future can be better than the present, and that people have an obligation to help make it so.
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Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Miami is always hot and humid in the summer, so there’s not much of a forecast change for South Florida.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The Thrones franchise has always had an absurd ability to recruit from a deep pool of British performers with shelves full of Oliviers, Tonys, and BAFTAs for a tiny gig, and Beale makes every second count.
—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Our country has always been animated by the belief that the future can be better than the present, and that people have an obligation to help make it so.
—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Miami is always hot and humid in the summer, so there’s not much of a forecast change for South Florida.
—
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The Thrones franchise has always had an absurd ability to recruit from a deep pool of British performers with shelves full of Oliviers, Tonys, and BAFTAs for a tiny gig, and Beale makes every second count.
—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/always. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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