invariably

adverb

(ˌ)in-ˈver-ē-ə-blē How to pronounce invariably (audio)
Definition of invariablynext
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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Relevance

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Recent Examples of invariably Image At the start of a new year, predictions are invariably made. — Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025 The candidate would inevitably face criticism for immediately abandoning the new job, almost certainly skipping critical votes for a senator or being absent from leading their state as governor, to go on what is invariably a grueling multiyear quest for the White House. — Joshua Spivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025 My eyes are invariably drawn to the man in the hat. — Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2025 The reason that this is the case is that all those AI research topics invariably intermix with the others. — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for invariably
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invariably
  1. always
  2. constantly
  3. continually
  4. usually
  5. often
Adverb
  • While the Hobbs deal seems pricey, the devil is always in the details.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • As is always the case with her stylistic adventures, the instrumental backing on the track is painstakingly authentic.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of always
Adverb
  • Judith Butler – Argues that gender is fluid, performed, and constantly evolving.
    — Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Part of Accutane’s job is to keep your skin cells constantly turning over.
    — Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • Throughout a 60-year career highlighting the landscapes, traditions, and Native people of northern New Mexico, particularly Taos, Kloss continually innovated the medium.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The wisdom and humility to continually summit peaks safely in winter only comes with time and experience.
    — Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of continually
Adverb
  • The leagues have taken action in some of these situations, but usually only after public disclosure and outcry.
    — Chris Deubert, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • He was famously plagued by a stream sniper known as Juul Trooper, who would wear a banana costume when seeking out Lengyel to kill him and then emote over his character’s dead body, usually by playing the saxophone while the creator screamed with rage.
    — Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of usually
Adverb
  • Too often, even luxury hotels contribute to that feeling—offering flashy opulence but leaving little room for true rest, connection, or meaning.
    — Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • This was despite the fact that women’s Grand Slam finals often have higher viewership numbers than the men’s finals do.
    — Gavriella Epstein-Lightman, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of often

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