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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The Panthers drove down to the Argyle 33, but Bruce’s interception in the end zone ultimately killed Colleyville Heritage’s chances.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
And Daniel, in the end, couldn’t bring himself to participate.

— Anja Aronowsky Cronberg, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026

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