consistently

adverb

Definition of consistentlynext
as in constantly
on every relevant occasion he consistently brings a sandwich for lunch

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consistently
  1. constantly
  2. always
  3. continually
  4. invariably
  5. often
Adverb
  • Of course, should everything go well, the payoff stands to be huge for Netflix, which is constantly seeking to combat stagnation and market saturation.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Since processes are constantly evolving, automation needs to be agile enough to keep up with those changes.
    Alessio Alionco, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • Monday Night Football at Lambeau Field is always a spectacle, and this game has plenty of intrigue.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Law enforcement officers don't always wait to find a body before bringing a murder charge, though, like in the cases of missing Texas realtor Suzanne Simpson and missing Massachusetts real estate executive Ana Walshe.
    Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of always
Adverb
  • Amniotic fluid helps cushion the baby and is something the baby actually continually replenishes in a process that is similar to urination, explains Dr. Grace Johnson, a maternal fetal medicine doctor at Texas Children's Hospital in Austin.
    Nicole Villalpando, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
  • This is what continually impresses me, as my family and I meet with, and listen to, those who dedicate their lives to helping others.
    Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of continually
Adverb
  • Needless to say, those allowed an appearance were invariably white.
    Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The tiny taproom has a speakeasy feel and is invariably bustling with locals enjoying rare pours and the shuffleboard table.
    Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of invariably
Adverb
  • Their arc often follows a common trajectory, from abusing prescription painkillers to heroin to fentanyl.
    Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Pockets are tempting to fill, and travelers often forget to fully empty them, which means setting off the alarm and holding up the security line.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of often
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