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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Building the infrastructure to pursue AGI could ultimately cost trillions of dollars—enough to reshape power markets and test the limits of the electrical grid.
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Carson crafts a sparse and reflective modern reimagining that deals with abuse, love and ultimately growth into adulthood.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
But shares sank during the day’s session, ultimately closing down just over 5%.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Despite speculation, Cheney consistently ruled out a 2008 presidential bid, and the Republican nomination ultimately went to Senator John McCain.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Carson crafts a sparse and reflective modern reimagining that deals with abuse, love and ultimately growth into adulthood.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
But shares sank during the day’s session, ultimately closing down just over 5%.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Despite speculation, Cheney consistently ruled out a 2008 presidential bid, and the Republican nomination ultimately went to Senator John McCain.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Ultimately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultimately. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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