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you've always been vs you always were

Both phrases are correct; however, they're used in different contexts. 'You've always been' is used to talk about a continuous state or behavior that started in the past and continues to the present. 'You always were' talks about a specific point in the past when something was true.
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you've always been

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about a continuous state or behavior that started in the past and continues to the present.

This phrase is used to emphasize a consistent quality or behavior that has been present over a long period of time. It is often used in positive or negative statements about someone's character or actions.

Examples:

  • You've always been a good friend to me.
  • She's always been a hard worker.
  • He's always been interested in art.
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  • Jan 28, 2023 ... 1353 likes, 6 comments - karalindsay1 on January 28, 2023: "Minnie, you've always been my fave ".
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  • Listen to You've Always Been on Spotify. Song · Unspoken · 2019.

Alternatives:

  • You have always been
  • You've been
  • You've consistently been
  • You've long been
  • You've forever been

you always were

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about a specific point in the past when something was true.

This phrase is used to refer to a particular time in the past when a certain quality or behavior was consistently present. It is often used in storytelling or reminiscing about past events.

Examples:

  • You always were the first to arrive at the party.
  • She always were a talented singer.
  • He always were a troublemaker in school.
  • Aug 21, 2016 ... Yes. "You always were..." is describing a continued state of being that is still relevant (eg You always were athletic. You always were a bitch.).
  • You always were sentimental when you had your hand in my pocket” - @willienelsonofficial #songwriter @brooksburrisphotography.
  • Sep 10, 2022 ... "You always were an asshole, Gorman" I always enjoy the layers of Vasquez and Gorman's deaths. His ultimate redemption as a character, the ...
  • Sep 16, 2024 ... You always were sentimental when you had your hand in my pocket” - @willienelsonofficial #songwriter @brooksburrisphotography.
  • Mar 24, 2019 ... ‪"Love seeing you two together again! You always were my favorites!" Oh, Stan... ‬ ... Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes ...
  • Aug 2, 2018 ... You Always Were an Asshole: The ALIENS Character Study You Never Asked For. HomeAll PostsYou Always Were an Asshole: The ALIENS... logo.
  • May 12, 2019 ... Cuz Mom you always were...the perfect fan.” - @backstreetboys . April 18, 2004 in LA the day before the Mean Girls premier I took my mom to ...
  • Sep 27, 2017 ... 919K likes, 7202 comments - danbilzerian on September 27, 2017: "#RIP Hugh Hefner, you always were a big inspiration, rest easy legend".
  • You Always Were and Always Will Be Whole and Complete · “Always engage in the quest for life's meaning, which is inner peace.” ~Longchenpa · I questioned whether ...
  • Oct 14, 2022 ... 1089 likes, 23 comments - comouche on October 14, 2022: "Happy birthday @paolena_comouche_mesa you always were my favorite sister i guess".

Alternatives:

  • You were always
  • You consistently were
  • You long were
  • You forever were
  • You were always known for being

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