finality

noun

Definition of finalitynext
as in eventuality

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Recent Examples of finality Until those issues are resolved by the Supreme Court or Congress, the promise of finality in tax administration remains elusive. — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 But Calico, his breakthrough from 2023, was a treasure trove of chilling revelations and picturesque stories about loss and finality. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026 Look the other person in the eye and give your voice a downward inflection at the end of your suggestion, indicating finality. — John Richardson attia Qureshi, CNBC, 22 May 2026 There are a million possibilities and opportunities every night to explore something new, unlike TV or film which both have a finality to them. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for finality
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  1. eventuality
  2. tomorrow
  3. future
Noun
  • Anxiety about new technologies ought not to alter this foundation, and there is little chance a court will allow this eventuality to come to pass.
    — David B Mcgarry, Oc Register, 8 July 2026
  • Spence’s presence gives me confidence that Tuchel is prepared for every eventuality.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Definition of eventuality
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  • But before Boeing and Airbus compete over tomorrow's narrow-body aircraft, both still have to deliver on today's orders.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • Overlapping time zones, a phone that buzzes through dinner, investors who expect answers before the market opens tomorrow, and social-media pressure all threaten reputations.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of tomorrow
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  • The combination of elevated inflation and a resilient labor market, meanwhile, has raised the chances of an interest rate hike, futures markets show.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Neither represents a sustainable future for the fashion industry.
    — P.J. Smith, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
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