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.
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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The other says that the sky is black, then blue, and always empty.
—Sandra Lim, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The market is full of vehicles that blur the line between a traditional e-bike and something closer to a motorcycle, and manufacturers don’t always make the distinction easy to spot.
—Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Books have always been valuable assets in Hollywood, said Rich Green, who heads book-to-film/TV development at management and production firm the Gotham Group.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/always. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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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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