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

Muchova and Noskova have played each other only once on the pro tour, with Muchova winning, in three sets, at last year’s US Open. — Corey Seymour, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Tensions between the two countries mounted last year with Spain's refusal to commit to investing 5% of GDP annually on defense by 2035, after other member states agreed to the target at last year's summit. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 July 2026

Both sides previously entered into a memorandum of understanding at last year’s Paris Air Show as part of Airbus’ ZEROe initiative first announced in 2020. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 July 2026

In other business, Police Chief Michael Candiano addressed a citizen complaint regarding Flock cameras at last month’s council meeting. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026