1
: at all times : invariably
always smiling
2
: forever
will love you always
3
: at any rate : in any event
You can always try again if it doesn't work this time.
Synonyms
Examples of always in a Sentence
He always tries, but he doesn't always succeed.
It's always a pleasure to see you.
I can always tell when he's upset.
This area is always filled with tourists.
Things won't always go as planned.
You're always welcome to stay with us.
He has always been a good friend to me.
Life won't always be this easy.
I always thought they'd get married some day, but they never did.
Isn't that what you've always wanted?
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My one big gripe with this season has always been the location of the tribe camps, which were basically mud pits.
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Celebrating Christmas without her beloved gran is always a challenge, but this year Molly’s boyfriend Juan intends to make the season bright.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
According to a league source, the White Sox were always focused on acquiring prospects and that Casas and Abreu were never seriously discussed as anchors of the deal as Chicago focuses on a long-term rebuild.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
The hard truths in this movie are a distillation of recognizable conflicts — the obvious psychological problems family members cannot act on, the competition that is always part of the social contract.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Celebrating Christmas without her beloved gran is always a challenge, but this year Molly’s boyfriend Juan intends to make the season bright.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
According to a league source, the White Sox were always focused on acquiring prospects and that Casas and Abreu were never seriously discussed as anchors of the deal as Chicago focuses on a long-term rebuild.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
The hard truths in this movie are a distillation of recognizable conflicts — the obvious psychological problems family members cannot act on, the competition that is always part of the social contract.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/always. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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1
: at all times : invariably
always ready for a party
2
: throughout all time : forever
I'll remember you always
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