SOMEDAY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

someday

adverb

ˈsəm-ˌdā

Definition of someday next

as in eventually

at a later time the dream that we'll get to the other planets someday

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Recent Examples of someday Aaron said that incorporating a method of moderation or verification—such as the voting system in Waze—would have required collecting user data that might someday fall under a subpoena. —

Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026 With hopes that the money will someday be used for good. —

Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026 If the Universe diluted enough, that curvature term could even someday become dominant! —

Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026 The girls described the fallout — anxiety attacks, a loss of trust, problems focusing on schoolwork and a fear that the images may someday surface in unexpected ways. —

CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for someday

Recent Examples of Synonyms for someday

Adverb

But his career ended prematurely when persistent groin problems eventually resulted in the diagnosis of a degenerative right side.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Also in the mix are the Governor’s many female admirers who show up to watch the trial, and a gaggle of fellow-reporters, one of whom eventually becomes Lemann’s lover.

— Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026