Found 11 stronger alternatives to upgrade your writing.
100% of the time (casual)
Nuance: Constantly
Casual; very common.
Boring
She always taps her pencil during silent reading.
Better
She taps her pencil all the time during silent reading.
100% of the time
Nuance: Each time
Very clear and beginner-friendly.
Boring
Our class always lines up at the door when the bell rings.
Better
Every time the bell rings, our class lines up at the door.
100% (no exceptions)
Nuance: No exceptions
Strong: no exceptions.
Boring
My alarm always goes off at 6:30 on school days.
Better
My alarm goes off at 6:30 on school days without fail.
Usually/always (careful)
Nuance: General rule
Often means usually; close to always, but not perfect.
Boring
I always outline my main points before I start writing.
Better
As a rule, I outline my main points before I start writing.
Every time (reliable)
Nuance: Reliable
Slightly formal; means reliably.
Boring
The team always practices for an hour after school before big games.
Better
The team consistently practices for an hour after school before big games.
100% (emphasis)
Nuance: Emphasis
Emphasizes no exceptions.
Boring
I always save my work before I close my laptop for the night.
Better
I save my work each and every time before I close my laptop for the night.
Always (formal-ish)
Nuance: No variation
More formal; means always.
Boring
The cafeteria line always gets longer right before lunch ends.
Better
The cafeteria line invariably gets longer right before lunch ends.
Always (formal phrase)
Nuance: Always
Formal; can sound like a rule.
Boring
Students must always wear safety goggles in the lab.
Better
Students must wear safety goggles at all times in the lab.
Always (time, formal)
Nuance: Never-ending
Very formal; often for something that seems never-ending.
Boring
The old ceiling fan was always squeaking in the corner of the room.
Better
The old ceiling fan was perpetually squeaking in the corner of the room.
Always (formal)
Nuance: No exceptions
Formal; means without fail.
Boring
She always sends a thank-you note after an interview.
Better
She unfailingly sends a thank-you note after an interview.
Always (very strict)
Nuance: No exceptions
Very strong; no exceptions.
Boring
The library always closes at 5 p.m. on Fridays.
Better
The library closes at 5 p.m. on Fridays without exception.