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

According to CatCon, Pasadena Humane facilitated 210 on-site adoptions at last year’s CatCon. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige revealed the cast at last month’s D23 convention. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Hargitay is coming off of her own pair of Emmy wins at last weekend’s Creative Arts ceremony, where she was recognized for her documentary My Mom Jayne. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Sauce Gardner also signed a contract extension with the Jets, but was sent to the Colts at last year's trade deadline. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026