constantly
adverb
con·stant·ly
ˈkän(t)-stənt-lē 
1
: without variation, deviation, or change : always
constantly on the alert
constantly improving
a temperature that's constantly maintained
… the fear of the sea was constantly in my mind, battling with the fear of my companions.—
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson2
: with regular occurrence : incessantly
constantly complaining
After all, Val doesn't let him get a lick of rest and is constantly bugging him to play with her.—Ryan D. Wilson
Ryan D. WilsonAll my traveling life, 40 years of peregrinating Africa, Asia, South America and Oceania, I have thought constantly of home—and especially of the America I had never seen.—Paul Theroux
Paul TherouxSynonyms
Examples of constantly in a Sentence
a crackpot who constantly wrote angry letters to the local newspaper
stay constantly on guard until the danger of forest fire is past
Recent Examples on the Web
Penn and Ritchie argued constantly over politics, but in the increasingly heated political environment saw their enduring friendship as an example to emulate.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024
But there are potential dangers to constantly posting about your child online, says Leah Plunkett, a faculty member at Harvard Law School who specializes in children, family law and technology.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 20 May 2024
Each pursues their own ambitions in a country wracked by civil war, natural disasters and the deadly threat posed by the U.S. drones constantly buzzing overhead.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 May 2024
Waves and ocean currents constantly push sand into the harbor.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2024
Red Rocks is constantly changing Despite its monolithic profile, the venue that officially opened on June 15, 1941, constantly evolves with seating, security and technical upgrades.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 16 May 2024
Kentucky’s distilleries are constantly launching new products, and this month is no different.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 16 May 2024
Gradually whisk in half-and-half; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 7 to 10 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
Every pharmaceutical company is constantly searching for its next blockbuster — the billion-dollar drug that dominates a market, brings in hordes of customers, and deposits hefty profits in drugmakers’ bank accounts.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 8 May 2024
David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024
But there are potential dangers to constantly posting about your child online, says Leah Plunkett, a faculty member at Harvard Law School who specializes in children, family law and technology.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 20 May 2024
Each pursues their own ambitions in a country wracked by civil war, natural disasters and the deadly threat posed by the U.S. drones constantly buzzing overhead.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 May 2024
Waves and ocean currents constantly push sand into the harbor.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2024
Red Rocks is constantly changing Despite its monolithic profile, the venue that officially opened on June 15, 1941, constantly evolves with seating, security and technical upgrades.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 16 May 2024
Kentucky’s distilleries are constantly launching new products, and this month is no different.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 16 May 2024
Gradually whisk in half-and-half; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 7 to 10 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
Every pharmaceutical company is constantly searching for its next blockbuster — the billion-dollar drug that dominates a market, brings in hordes of customers, and deposits hefty profits in drugmakers’ bank accounts.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 8 May 2024
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“Constantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constantly. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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