ALWAYS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

always

adverb

ˈȯl-wēz

as in constantly

on every relevant occasion although we never intend more than an afternoon visit, she always insists we stay for dinner

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as in anyway

whatever else is done or is the case you can always take a cab if the buses aren't running

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as in forever

for all time I will love you always

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Recent Examples of always Marge had always told me that God helped those who helped themselves. —

Literary Hub, 14 May 2026 It’s always been here, woven into the city’s memory and neighborhoods. —

Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026 Hollywood has finally moved to where Japan has always been. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026 Karen Jesch, a PhD student at Boston College’s Canine Cognition Center, points out that human smiling is a strange behavior to begin with, and not always a happy one. —

Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for always

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Parting ways with Morey was ultimately not an easy decision for the 76ers, but Philadelphia’s inability to take the next step in a constantly changing East played a significant role in the organization’s direction.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Stir in the butter until melted, add the garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

— Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026