invariably

adverb

in·​vari·​ably (ˌ)in-ˈver-ē-ə-blē How to pronounce invariably (audio)
Synonyms of invariablynext
: 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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Playing teams operating with considerably lower budgets and less quality meant Palace invariably confronted opponents who sat deep and refused to go toe-to-toe for fear of offering the space in which Palace might flourish in transition. Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026 It’s invariably also combined with Dolby Atmos audio and comfortable recliners for a premium experience. Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 For 35 years, it’s been gathering some of the area’s best theatrical talent for almost invariably outstanding productions that are presented in prisons and places devoted to helping people with disabilities, addiction and mental health issues, and helping new Americans adjust to life in Minnesota. Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026 Musk attempted to color Altman as a uniquely unsuitable supervisor of this technology, but this invariably invited further scrutiny into his own abject unfitness for the role. Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 20 May 2026 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 29 May. 2026.

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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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