always-on
adjective
al·ways-on
ˈȯl-wēz-ˈȯn 
-ˈän,
-wəz-,
-(ˌ)wāz-,
also ˈȯ-
: always active, operating, or powered
an always-on Internet connection
When a power shortage occurs and electricity costs rise, the always-on devices scattered throughout … your facility consume increasingly expensive power.—
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Failing to control costs can easily lead to runaway bills, particularly given the 24/7, always-on nature of most AI services.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
However, in today’s hyper-targeted, always-on market, there is increasing pressure on marketers to prioritize immediate short-term sales results over longer-term brand-building strategies.
—David Brown, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Cosmetics in creating always-on environments that integrate into how communities play and connect.
—Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Disney+ announced a new 24/7 always-on stream for The Simpsons.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
However, in today’s hyper-targeted, always-on market, there is increasing pressure on marketers to prioritize immediate short-term sales results over longer-term brand-building strategies.
—David Brown, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Cosmetics in creating always-on environments that integrate into how communities play and connect.
—Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Disney+ announced a new 24/7 always-on stream for The Simpsons.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Always-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/always-on. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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