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 The actors playing those roles — Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone — invariably became romantic partners so when the series was revived with Holland, with Zendaya as MJ, producer Amy Pascal warned them not to date. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Cohn, who was a closeted gay man, was invariably attracted to what could be called über-Gentiles—tall, fair-haired, blue-eyed. — Kai Bird, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Except that stasis in commerce is invariably the path to obsolescence, or worse. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The results have invariably been uglier, longer, inferior versions of films people already know and love, which provide a cheap rush of nostalgia but don’t offer any surprises or challenges. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 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
  • Top Gear has not been on air since 2022, but a return was always likely, given the BBC Studios franchise is too big to leave in the garage.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Winter Park High School athletic director Charlie Battaglini said the city of Winter Park, with a proud link to its schools, has always played a big role in the Wildcats’ record-setting stack of state all-sports championships.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of always
Adverb
  • Living with endometriosis means becoming an expert on highly specialized ingredients and constantly cross-checking product labels.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This is because the material that serves as the building blocks for planets is constantly escaping the swirling platters of gas and dust, or protoplanetary disks, that wrap around infant stars.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • When government applies the rules consistently, businesses have the confidence to invest, innovation is encouraged, public institutions earn greater trust and the public benefits.
    — Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The person who fills gaps consistently becomes indispensable to the people around them.
    — Stacy L. Hambleton, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of consistently
Adverb
  • Pérez threw 97 pitches but lasted just four innings as Milwaukee’s hitters continually worked counts deep.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Budget watchdogs have continually called on policymakers to get America’s fiscal house in order.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of continually
Adverb
  • Unlike a surgical robot, its work usually takes place away from the patient, but its role can still have a direct effect on patient safety.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Credit bidding occurs when an asset of a debtor is being sold at a judicial sale (usually, but not always, meaning an auction).
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of usually
Adverb
  • Our first feature profile this week focuses on Cristiano Ronaldo, often referred to simply as CR7.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • One of her biggest gripes is how often the beauty industry flogs acidic products to control oil production when women are experiencing hormonal imbalance.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of often

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“Invariably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invariably. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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