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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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It is the singles draws that invariably attract public attention and act as a beacon for success.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The practical issue siblings face is that caregiving duties invariably fall on them unevenly.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

It would be unfair to depict Greenspan’s influence as invariably pernicious.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

To head off that outcome, these same critics invariably call for ever-stricter restrictions on eligibility and cuts in the cash provided.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Ernest had demanded much from Sproul in funding, space, and institutional support, and promised much in return, and to their mutual benefit he had invariably delivered on his promises.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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