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

Synonyms of ultimately

• eventually
• finally
• someday

Examples of ultimately in a Sentence

The changes ultimately proved to be unnecessary.

Ultimately, it's a question of who is more popular.

Recent Examples on the Web

California's next governor will ultimately determine whether to accept or reject the board's recommendation. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Bullock reflected on how caring for Randall through his illness forced her to recognize her own limits – and ultimately ask for help after years of putting others first. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

The era became a stress test of the system of checks and balances as Congress and the White House sparred — and ultimately led to the president’s impeachment. — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The seven-time Grand Slam champion ultimately fell to Shelton in the thrilling upset, 6-7(5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7). — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1