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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Relevance

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Recent Examples of invariably To my surprise, the suites feel comfortable, light, and contemporary—despite what the history, memories, and stories the walls invariably contain. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Wealth in excess of $10 million is invariably invested and should easily make more than a 5% return. — Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 And what’s bad for these workers is invariably bad for the multinational companies that rely on their labor. — Lucy Siers, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 Discussion about The Matrix’s influence invariably dwells on its ample visual contributions to action filmmaking. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 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
  • Lucy’s always been a hard vocalist to classify, intensely emotive but largely separate from the monster-growl arms race.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But even in this serious conversation, Angie can always give us a moment of comic relief (intentionally or not).
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of always
Adverb
  • The October 2025 cease-fire plan freed the last remaining Israeli hostages and ostensibly ended hostilities, but Israel continues to constantly strike targets in Gaza, often killing civilians, including some 300 children in the past year.
    — KHALED ELGINDY, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Onstage, Slayyyter, whose real name is Catherine Grace Garner, is a force, constantly moving around the stage, thrashing her head along to the music and screaming the lyrics to her songs.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • Roosevelt’s patrician upbringing, as well as ties to her husband’s career, led to certain frictions between the two, with Murray consistently urging the First Lady to act on behalf of Black Americans and other oppressed peoples.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Anchored by Adam Fox on the blue line and world-class play in net from Igor Shesterkin, the Rangers consistently limit dynamic scoring opportunities.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of consistently
Adverb
  • Davis said the brand continually adapted its business while hoping the broader industry would eventually change alongside it.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • In her article, Craven continually references Rowling as a victim of abuse.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of continually
Adverb
  • Anyone who got infected with chickenpox as a child is at risk of later developing shingles, a painful, blistering rash that usually appears on one side of the body.
    — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
  • That’s how conspiracy theories usually start, with one real fact inside a larger unverified story.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of usually
Adverb
  • But even with 22 tracks to work with, the sound too often defaults to a similar muted backdrop, which blurs some of the less distinct songs together.
    — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The remote wilderness of Patagonia can so often feel inaccessible to the casual visitor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of often

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“Invariably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invariably. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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