Synonyms of at last

at last

phrase

variants or at long last

as in eventually

at a later time

After a long voyage, the sailor was glad to be on dry land at last.

At long last they arrived at the beach after what seemed like an interminable car ride.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eventually
• finally
• someday
• soon
• sometime
• yet
• sooner or later
• ultimately
• in time
• shortly
• in the end
• directly
• at length
• right now
• before long
• right away
• promptly
• right off
• immediately
• presently
• momentarily
• by and by
• in the fullness of time
• forthwith
• anon
• imminently
• straightway
• straightaway
• pronto

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• never
• ne'er
• nevermore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of at last

Once in sight of land at last, the ship is attacked (by the French, as this is during the French and Indian War), with consequences falling hardest on the Clems. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Clippers lose at last second Klay Thompson made the winning three-pointer with a second left in overtime and the Miami Heat rallied past the reeling Clippers 117-116 on Wednesday night. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

On another double-decker bus, 14-year veteran Tiffany Hayes fittingly held the championship trophy, the 37-year-old guard having captured her first WNBA title at last after coming out of retirement two years ago to help the Valkyries win. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

Once one of the most closed-off nations in the world, Algeria is beckoning travelers at last. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026