eventual

adjective

Definition of eventualnext
as in final
coming or happening at a later time our eventual success She lost to the eventual champion. This plant reaches an eventual height of 15 feet.

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Recent Examples of eventual Not that Thomas plans on making an AI film, promising his eventual movie will only utilize it as a tool. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 Operational reliability, targeting accuracy, command-and-control arrangements, survivability, and integration with existing military systems will all influence its eventual strategic value. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 The scene was eerily reminiscent of Game 1 of the 1996 ALCS, when a 12-year-old Maier reached over the right-field wall at the old Yankee Stadium and caught a game-tying Derek Jeter home run in the eighth inning of an eventual Yankees victory. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 Members of the Netanyahu government have made no secret of their desire to remove Gaza’s population and allow the territory’s eventual settlement by Israeli Jews. — Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eventual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventual
  1. final
  2. latest
  3. ultimate
  4. closing
  5. latter
  6. following
  7. crowning
Adjective
  • Daniel Espino, Erik Sabrowski, Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith allowed only one baserunner the final four innings.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The 21st and final season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians aired from March through June 2021.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of final
Adjective
  • The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The American Western drama is the latest of Taylor Sheridan's ever-growing Yellowstone franchise surrounding the legacy of the Dutton family from west of the Mississippi.
    — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023
Definition of latest
Adjective
  • In broad, romantic strokes, Diotima is Scott’s ultimate muse.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026
  • At Ann Demeulemeester, feathers, tulle and statement cuffs, alongside beaded jewelry, are the ultimate pieces to elevate a dark romantic looks.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of ultimate
Adjective
  • The question is whether the post-closing company can afford to do all of it while servicing that debt, integrating two enormous businesses, achieving the synergies its financing assumes, funding streaming and deleveraging on schedule.
    — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In my experience, IP analysis also impacts post-closing integration assumptions around product and platform continuity, as well as revenue protection mechanisms tied to exclusivity and licensing integrity.
    — Keegan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of closing
Adjective
  • Even without their local ties, Gash are a shoe-in at Eaux Claires, the Wisconsin music festival founded by Justin Vernon that expands on the experimental curiosity and unhurried approach at the heart of Bon Iver’s latter career.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • That latter region is where the jets release the most energy.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of latter
Adjective
  • Maybe this is a good lesson for celebrities to do a following check, in case one of their fan accounts went rogue.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Two more lottery players won big following Wednesday night's Powerball drawing.
    — Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of following
Adjective
  • Anne Hathaway Anne Hathaway supported Digger on Letterboxd, giving the movie five stars and the crowning achievement of being her first review ever.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • President Nelson Mandela presented the trophy to the home captain, Francois Pienaar, the crowning moment of a story that Clint Eastwood made into a Hollywood film, Invictus, in 2009.
    — Daniel Gallan, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of crowning

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“Eventual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventual. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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