FINALITY Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

finality

noun

Definition of finality

as in eventuality

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Recent Examples of finality Those close to the program shrug off the implication of finality. — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The pallid grayness of Mike Eley’s cinematography is probably supposed to mimic the finality of HIV/AIDS taking hold, but there’s no passion aesthetically to counterbalance what becomes absolute misery onscreen to watch. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 No accusers were left to judge her, and the fear and finality of her situation dissolved. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 The prospect of a book, uneditable once on shelves, presented an overwhelming feeling of finality compared to the ever-evolving, ephemeral language of fashion design. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for finality

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Noun

Yet the likelihood of that eventuality coming to pass has receded substantially now the England international has signed a new five-year contract.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Prepare the hold statement for eventualities beforehand, and assign only one person who will be permitted to make the announcement without seeking consensus through committees.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of eventuality

Noun

The resort delayed its opening by a few days to allow for more snowmaking, and a few intermediate runs will be open beginning tomorrow.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
And on that first call Stevie did not know Songs in the Key of Life had saved my life across broken hearts and broken bones and broken tomorrows.

— Kevin Powell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of tomorrow

Noun

This transition from outside to inside, from past to future, is a perfectly playful introduction to The Shinmonzen, which is skilled at balancing a lightness of touch with a seriously luxurious hotel experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The first round of the playoffs are played on-campus, meaning a trip to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, could be in the Broncos’ future.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026

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