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 Taylor’s eventual return should give offensive coordinator Frank Reich more ways to use Sadiq. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026 Fertilizers leave behind salts in the soil that can pull moisture out of root tissue and cause wilting, yellowing, and eventual browning of leaves. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 The Hurricanes scored touchdowns on each of their following five drives of the first half and never looked back in an eventual 52-3 win over the Chippewas at Hard Rock Stadium. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026 Although the scene mirrors the Kylo and Ren dynamic of alluding to the eventual shift in their relationship, Scanlon isn’t certain that choice was intentional. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eventual

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Adjective

In this final stretch, Ryan said, one of the biggest practical challenges has been competing with data centers for skilled union electricians, about 200 of whom are working on the site today.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Saturday will mark the final tune-up game of sorts for Miami before the schedule truly picks up the rest of the way.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 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

Implementing these mini moments throughout the day is the ultimate act of modern self-care.

— Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026
But the gala audience that showed up on opening night in Halloween mode (kilts, masks, bloodstained white suits, regal gowns) must have picked up on the production’s ultimate mixture of playfulness and horror.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 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

Winds and waves are forecast to peak latter half of Thursday.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
Another analysis of the same seasonal guidance describes a stronger vortex early in winter followed by a decline in its winds around the middle and latter parts of the season.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of latter

Adjective

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
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

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