invariably

adverb

(ˌ)in-ˈver-ē-ə-blē How to pronounce invariably (audio)
Definition of invariablynext
as in always
on every relevant occasion their slacker son invariably gives the same response to the questions about his career plans

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Recent Examples of invariably Rabies is preventable if this regimen is administered quickly but is almost invariably fatal once symptoms manifest. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 29 June 2026 And then the reality is almost invariably significantly different for a thousand reasons. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 June 2026 The protagonists are invariably elite young people whose parents approve of their match, their separation is always a result of slavery, fake death, kidnap or a combination of all three and their reunion is usually facilitated by the gods. — Literary Hub, 30 June 2026 Exercising the prerogatives of citizenship meant a wearying, lifelong battle to mitigate harm—one that would invariably fail, as the experiences of one generation faded out of living memory and another one picked up the same arguments and same ideas to reconfigure them in new ways. — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for invariably
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invariably
  1. always
  2. constantly
  3. consistently
  4. continually
  5. usually
  6. often
Adverb
  • While teenagers have always looked to older peers for inspiration, social media has accelerated and amplified this process.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • The Boyle Heights blaze, similar to the Eaton and Palisades fires, has revealed the region’s air monitoring can’t always tell people what they’ve been exposed to in a disaster.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of always
Adverb
  • In Berlin, talent were constantly asked about their political opinions at the film press conferences.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
  • And like the photons that travel billions of light-years to reach us, new fragments are constantly falling into place.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • The 47-year-old Marvel star has participated in USO events and has consistently expressed his gratitude to service members for protecting the nation's freedoms.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • If your leadership discussions consistently and quickly end in consensus, that is not a sign of cohesion.
    — Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of consistently
Adverb
  • The weapon of choice to keep the screwworm at bay is a plant in Pacora, Panama, that has been continually churning out sterile flies, which mate with wild female flies to halt reproduction.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Team Priorities In today’s environment, priorities must be continually assessed and reset.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of continually
Adverb
  • If a recipient’s birthdate is from the first to the 10th of the month, they are usually issued payments on the second Wednesday of the payment month, according to the SSA’s calendar.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Fortunately, finding a place to park is usually easier than finding a seat thanks to several nearby garages, although street parking can be harder to come by.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of usually
Adverb
  • In colonial times, cuts or injuries often led to bacterial infections.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Stories about the Cherokee written by non-Native people in the late 1700s presented a skewed, often European-centric understanding of the tribe's culture.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of often

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