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 One year later, Burns nearly completed a furious Sunday comeback at Shinnecock Hills, but his birdie putt on the 72nd hole stopped inches short and left him one shot behind eventual champion Wyndham Clark. — Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 Of his five touchdowns, the first came in game-winning fashion in Week 1 at eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 The event represents another milestone in the company’s journey toward certification and the eventual launch of commercial electric aircraft services. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026 The two actors stand near a man in a latex bodysuit holding a giant dragon mask, a proxy for the eventual CGI Tessarion, while Norton mixes his character’s preening resolve with hints of his genuine fear of the creature. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for eventual

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Adjective

With the final tour game against Sunderland taking place on August 2, Parkinson and his players won’t be back in the UK until the Monday morning (August 3) — leaving under five days to prepare.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The final decision was even less than the previous 2024 ruling, which would have granted Roh about $1 billion in division of property.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 24 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

Adjective

The private primary suite serves as an ultimate retreat, complete with a fireplace, office, custom closet, glam room, and marble bath.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
When severe storms, hail, or snow threaten the area, the panels quickly fold together for ultimate protection.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

Definition of ultimate

Adjective

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
This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.

— Ryan Brennan May 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026

Definition of closing

Adjective

And then there’s the Pirates, who fit our latter qualification to buy aggressively.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Those latter two placements establish new peaks and match My Chemical Romance’s career highs, first set by The Black Parade nearly 20 years ago.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of latter

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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