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 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

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Adjective

Cohen's testimony at the time appeared to be the final breach in a once-close relationship between the lawyer and his client that was tested in dramatic fashion in 2018 when FBI agents searched Cohen's office, home and hotel room.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Expect a classic that comes down to the final minutes, with FIU making enough plays to secure a thrilling, high-scoring road victory.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 20 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

Yet Google has always noted that the G6 is rarely about ultimate power; instead it is optimised for on-device AI.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The Dodgers' financial advantages over most teams, and their success in building consistently competitive rosters, has created a subculture of fans who view LA as the ultimate enemy.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of ultimate

Adjective

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
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

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

The team ended the NBA’s longest season in October 2020 with the franchise’s 17th title, the crowning achievement of Jeanie’s time as the face of Lakers ownership.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 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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