1
: at all times : invariably
always smiling
2
: forever
will love you always
3
: at any rate : in any event
You can always try again if it doesn't work this time.
Examples of always in a Sentence
He always tries, but he doesn't always succeed.
It's always a pleasure to see you.
I can always tell when he's upset.
This area is always filled with tourists.
Things won't always go as planned.
You're always welcome to stay with us.
He has always been a good friend to me.
Life won't always be this easy.
I always thought they'd get married some day, but they never did.
Isn't that what you've always wanted?
Recent Examples on the Web
However, its extensive amount of green space hasn’t always been a reality for the city.
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Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025
As someone who has always been a proud employee of this network, I am offended.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
The export controls have ironically pushed Huawei into the arms of the Chinese government in a way that CEO Ren Zhengfei always resisted.
—Dylan Butts,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 21 July 2025
Everton’s need for speed There is always a temptation to read too much into pre-season games.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 21 July 2025
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Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025
As someone who has always been a proud employee of this network, I am offended.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
The export controls have ironically pushed Huawei into the arms of the Chinese government in a way that CEO Ren Zhengfei always resisted.
—Dylan Butts,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 21 July 2025
Everton’s need for speed There is always a temptation to read too much into pre-season games.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 21 July 2025
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/always. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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1
: at all times : invariably
always ready for a party
2
: throughout all time : forever
I'll remember you always
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