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
Partly this is due to their real-life friendship, with both attending each other’s film premieres in 2023 and continuing to support one other even as they are invariably pitted against each other (even incidentally, as on lists like this one).
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Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
Without a stimulus, invariably your muscles start to shrink.
—Will Stone, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Nothing kills the glamour of travel quite like realizing your favorite coat isn’t ready for the journey, to say nothing of hauling a suitcase full of clothes that invariably need refreshing and de-creasing on arrival.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
But hockey is a cyclical game, the offensive and defensive sides of the game are inextricably linked, and strong play on one side of the puck invariably leads to strong play on the other.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
Without a stimulus, invariably your muscles start to shrink.
—Will Stone, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Nothing kills the glamour of travel quite like realizing your favorite coat isn’t ready for the journey, to say nothing of hauling a suitcase full of clothes that invariably need refreshing and de-creasing on arrival.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
But hockey is a cyclical game, the offensive and defensive sides of the game are inextricably linked, and strong play on one side of the puck invariably leads to strong play on the other.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invariably
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According to a league source, the White Sox were always focused on acquiring prospects and that Casas and Abreu were never seriously discussed as anchors of the deal as Chicago focuses on a long-term rebuild.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Celebrating Christmas without her beloved gran is always a challenge, but this year Molly’s boyfriend Juan intends to make the season bright.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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This can save [families] a lot of money, as there’s no need to constantly budget for extra costs or activities.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Here’s who reimagined the character as a clever but underestimated woman Sept. 5, 2024 Bates has particularly relished the opportunity to play the double life of her character, who is constantly three steps ahead of those around her.Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Despite being continually criticized by former head coach Dennis Allen, Miller has received praise from interim head coach Darren Rizzi.Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The beauty choices of this press tour are continually giving.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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The weekend after Thanksgiving is usually a quiet time for moviegoing, but this year’s offerings shook off the tryptophan to deliver the biggest post-Turkey Day bounty with approximately $132 million across all films.Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
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According to the Whole Grains Council, whole intact grains usually have a shelf life of around six months when properly stored.Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Ripa often shares photos of her Christmas tree each year on Instagram.Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Swipe fees are often merchants’ second largest expense after labor and eventually get passed down to consumers, experts said.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Invariably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invariably. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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