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 Contrast that with eventual EFL champions Coventry City (48 in 49 in all competitions) and Championship runners-up Ipswich Town (50 in 49). — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Which brings it back to Powell and his free agency and his eventual ire. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 The eventual state inspections this summer at South Chicago Chapel came in response to a complaint in late July at a crematory not owned by the Morgans, Bohemian National Cemetery. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 The agreement means Benton will remain a core member of the defense following the eventual retirement — whenever that comes — of longtime defensive captain Cam Heyward. — CBS News, 15 Aug. 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
  • Plea negotiations are ongoing between Mangione’s attorneys and federal prosecutors, but sources familiar with the discussions have cautioned that talks remain fluid, and nothing is final until it’s announced in court.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Manchester United held a narrow 3-2 lead from the first leg of this European Cup quarter-final.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 14 Aug. 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
  • Sphere is a dramatic backdrop for concerts and the ultimate movie screen.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The restoration was completed in May of 2025 and the hotel has earned a Michelin Key, the ultimate achievement such as a Michelin star is to restaurants.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of ultimate
Adjective
  • Banijay Group received €801M from the deal, including a payment of €625M from RedBird IMI and a €176M pre-closing dividend.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 July 2026
  • During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026
Definition of closing
Adjective
  • But publishing houses are loath to entirely bar authors from using AI, because there are other ways it can usefully be deployed, such as to check grammar and conduct research—although there are risks in handing that latter job to a chatbot.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
  • However, that latter plan would mean a need for more parking, which could potentially impact the site under consideration.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of latter
Adjective
  • Geno Segers is breaking his silence after being fired from Broadway’s Hadestown following backlash over resurfaced transgender comments.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
    — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Definition of following
Adjective
  • With the definition still under review, the GRAS rule proposed Monday is seen as a crowning achievement of Kennedy’s food agenda.
    — Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Putting him on the almighty dollar would be the crowning achievement of these efforts.
    — Jacques Hymans, Washington Post, 20 July 2026
Definition of crowning

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