invariably

adverb

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

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their slacker son invariably gives the same response to the questions about his career plans
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Newcomer Mia Tharia’s Josie is a sickly genius who’s invariably kind to Klara and precociously self-aware in the vein of YA teen heroes everywhere. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026 If her hair wasn’t blond and invariably (possibly strategically) mussed? — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 When people ask me which of Spain’s cities is the most beautiful (something that happens quite often given my role as head of content at Condé Nast Traveler Spain), the one that invariably comes to mind first is Seville. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 And invariably, evoking the greats is the quickest way to cut yourself down to size. — Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for invariably

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First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Oct. 2026.

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invariably

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