invariably

adverb

in·​vari·​ably (ˌ)in-ˈver-ē-ə-blē How to pronounce invariably (audio)
: on every occasion : always
invariably late

Examples of invariably in a Sentence

their slacker son invariably gives the same response to the questions about his career plans
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General Release: September Apple invariably releases iOS in September, coinciding with the latest iPhone series. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 But, as is invariably the case when government intervenes in markets and imposes price controls, the cure was worse than the disease. Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025 Since Michelin restaurants are notoriously difficult to get into – the award invariably prompts a surge in customers and reservations – the enhanced reputation of the restaurants might translate to price increases for diners. Tulasi Srinivas, The Conversation, 3 June 2025 Lots of business and invariably underpinned by Villa being mindful of PSR. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for invariably

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of invariably was in 1646

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“Invariably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invariably. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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invariably

adverb
in·​vari·​ably (ˈ)in-ˈver-ē-ə-blē How to pronounce invariably (audio)
-ˈvar-
: on every occasion : always
invariably late

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