invariably

adverb

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

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their slacker son invariably gives the same response to the questions about his career plans
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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 The referee’s visual countdown may prove worthless if the player trotting off has his back to the official, which will invariably be the case. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for invariably

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First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Sep. 2026.

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invariably

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