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

The European Central Bank also hiked interest rates in the euro zone this month, though the Bank of England opted for a hold at last week's meeting. — Jenni Reid,sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Among them is a towering totem pole consisting of hats, including Maison Michel’s signature cap with ears, sculpted by Amaury Darras, winner of the accessories grand prize at last year’s Hyères festival. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Both those stages had a similar profile to this race, while Healy also finished an impressive third at last year’s edition in Rwanda. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Widow’s Bay went into the ceremony having already won eight trophies at last weekend’s Creative Arts Emmys. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026