ultimately
adverb
ul·ti·mate·ly
ˈəl-tə-mət-lē 
1
: in the end : fundamentally
the word comes ultimately from Latin
2
: eventually
ultimately, they agreed
Examples of ultimately in a Sentence
The changes ultimately proved to be unnecessary.
Ultimately, it's a question of who is more popular.
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The depth and speed of England were ultimately too much to overcome, as England had 11 shots on goal to just five for Croatia.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Catalyzed by the work of the Kansas City Sports Commission, fortified later by the arrival of the KC Current and, ultimately, the work of KC2026, the improbable came to pass.
—Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
She was ultimately confirmed in a near-party line vote.
—Eric McDaniel, NPR, 17 June 2026
Still, the product’s timeline and specifications could ultimately change.
—Mark Gurman, Fortune, 17 June 2026
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Catalyzed by the work of the Kansas City Sports Commission, fortified later by the arrival of the KC Current and, ultimately, the work of KC2026, the improbable came to pass.
—Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
She was ultimately confirmed in a near-party line vote.
—Eric McDaniel, NPR, 17 June 2026
Still, the product’s timeline and specifications could ultimately change.
—Mark Gurman, Fortune, 17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ultimately
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“Ultimately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultimately. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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