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invariably

British  
/ ɪnˈvɛərɪəblɪ /

adverb

  1. always; without exception

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Explanation

Invariably describes things that don't change and never vary — they're predictable. Many people invariably start each morning with a hot cup of coffee. This adverb is useful when discussing things that happen all the time or don't change. In football, teams that win the Super Bowl invariably have a good defense. In schools, many students invariably struggle with writing. Invariably, the weather is hard to predict. In a lot of cases, invariably means always or almost always. You can count on things that are invariable.

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From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Invariably, an attendee’s ability surprises and dazzles the others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Invariably, though, the more and more the internet is tied to our activism, the less compelling it becomes as a space for leisure.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2025

Invariably, some go unseen, hidden beneath those great leaves I mentioned.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025

Invariably the spectators are stunned when the first light of sunrise appears well to the side of the Gateway.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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