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
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Lots of business and invariably underpinned by Villa being mindful of PSR. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 29 May 2025 Some tennis players resort to taking photos of ball marks No matter the form of officiating, there invariably are times when athletes — perhaps eyesight or faith strained by heat-of-the-moment tension and an eagerness to be correct — just won’t agree with a call. Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025 And two oil refineries are planning to shut down, invariably hiking pump prices even higher. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025 At the group home, the teens take turns preparing meals, and when one of them is overwhelmed or incapable, someone else invariably steps in to help. Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for invariably

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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“Invariably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invariably. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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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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