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

If this week’s election represents, at last, the beginning of the end, well, the end can’t come soon enough. — Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners was the big winner at last year’s Hollywood Music in Media Awards, taking three prizes Best Score and Song for a feature film and Best On-Screen Performance. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026

Now, at last, comes Penix’s chance to play in the stadium that rests less than an hour south of his hometown of Dade City, Florida, where his name is printed across a street sign. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 Oct. 2026