as in always
on every relevant occasion
their slacker son invariably gives the same response to the questions about his career plans
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Recent Examples of invariably
Those students invariably were referred to juvenile courts and, in some cases, sentenced to juvenile facilities.
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Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
If anything, bad dates are exemplary of the chasm that invariably exists between nonfiction and real life, between text and flesh (and, on occasion, between photo and flesh).
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
The guests’ stories are invariably bleak.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Ganna, meanwhile, invariably has the power to contend for the spring Classics and time-trials.
—Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
If anything, bad dates are exemplary of the chasm that invariably exists between nonfiction and real life, between text and flesh (and, on occasion, between photo and flesh).
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
The guests’ stories are invariably bleak.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Ganna, meanwhile, invariably has the power to contend for the spring Classics and time-trials.
—Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invariably
Adverb
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For guests, a table is always available without prior reservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes and Chickpeas With Greek Salad always fit the bill.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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During this stretch run, school is constantly in session for the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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That information will be constantly updated beginning about one minute after liftoff until Orion begins its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere about 10 days later.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Originally opened in 1997, Churchill Grounds was a core venue for live jazz for nearly 30 years and one of only a handful of places where music performances could be consistently enjoyed in Atlanta.—
Mike Jordan,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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As a result, Gen Z still consistently lags older generations in financial literacy across all eight key personal finance areas measured by TIAA, with many young adults struggling to answer basic questions about saving, borrowing, and investing.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Tamura’s fellow medical students came to visit him after orientation, and continually checked in on him.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The show continually wobbles between these two poles.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Brent Ellison, a resident of Smithville, said all three restaurants in the strip mall were usually pretty busy and treated customers like family.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add in limited ventilation and the fact that windows usually can’t be opened freely, and the effects can quickly become noticeable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Military police are often the only armed personnel on base, outside of shooting ranges, hunting areas or in training, where soldiers can wield their service weapons without ammunition.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sound design—the particular timbre of a bass drum or a synth sweep—often defines the identity of a track.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Invariably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invariably. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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