EVENTUAL Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

eventual

adjective

Definition of eventual

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 His Portugal side exited the World Cup at round-of-16 stage after losing to eventual winners Spain, which brought Ronaldo’s World Cup career to an end. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 July 2026 Business owners who improve these areas aren't simply preparing for an eventual sale. — Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Overall, Moore believes that concerns about a decline in AVGO's market share to 50% or its eventual replacement seem premature. — Tipranks.com, CNBC, 26 July 2026 Another challenge is that investors are having an increasingly difficult time parsing the White House’s policy strategies and their eventual implementation. — Geoffrey Morgan, Fortune, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for eventual

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Driving his son’s final path himself, Urrutia was convinced that if the wrong-way detectors had been working that night, his son would still be alive.

— Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
In the final moments of the movie, Holland’s Peter Parker runs into his former best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon) at a cafe.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 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

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Just take it from the ultimate cool-girl celebrity, Miley Cyrus.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
The site became available on the heels of two bankruptcies and the ultimate implosion of Rite-Aid, which ceased operations in October 2025 after closing all of its remaining physical stores.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 31 July 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

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
In a following slide, Lively called out Stoney Clover, which held a three-day pop-up event in New York City in celebration of the Knicks making it to the Finals.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026

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