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

In 1955, the 58-year-old Anderson at last fulfilled her lifelong dream of appearing with New York’s Metropolitan Opera, becoming the company’s first African American soloist. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026

But Beth Wilkinson, who represented the network at last week’s hearing, warned that such a delay has the effect of chilling the network’s speech. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

Indeed, the highest prices at last year’s Art Basel Paris exceeded those at Frieze. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Human DJs and unions warn that AI could be what kills the radio star at last. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026