invariably

adverb

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

Examples of invariably in a Sentence

their slacker son invariably gives the same response to the questions about his career plans
Recent Examples on the Web The idea is ambitious—but almost invariably, such an AI project will face challenges, struggling to deliver meaningful results or ROI. Ravi Tenneti, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 Role models come in all shapes and sizes, invariably saying more about the nature of influencing than the person setting the example. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024 When temperatures start to rise, aesthetes invariably turn their focus to beautifying their outdoor spaces. Ariel Okin, Vogue, 18 July 2024 With nothing to win and less to lose, Russia’s media coverage of the Olympics has been invariably negative about the competition, host France and the organizer, the International Olympics Committee (IOC). Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for invariably 

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Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of invariably was in 1646

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Cite this Entry

“Invariably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invariably. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.

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invariably

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

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