IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

in the fullness of time

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Definition of in the fullness of time

as in eventually

at a later time They were assured that in the fullness of time the problem would resolve itself.

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in the end

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Jaylon Braxton intercepted the ball in the end zone to seal it.

— Brett Martel, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
The Hurricanes’ defense made a big stand, forcing a holding in the end zone for a safety.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

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