Synonyms of initially

initially

adverb

i-ˈni-sh(ə-)lē 

as in originally

in the beginning

we initially intended to rebuild our hurricane-damaged home from the ground up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• originally
• primarily
• to start with
• at first
• firstly
• incipiently
• primitively

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• finally
• ultimately
• lastly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of initially

Aflac initially gained a bigger profile after introducing its duck mascot in 1999, in ads crafted by Kaplan Thaler Group, an independent agency that was eventually acquired by Publicis Groupe of France. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

While fans were initially vocal about not being able to hear Sampha, his energy was palpable throughout the set. — Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Terry initially studied mathematics at Penn State University before transferring to the school’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering program. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

The fundraising page was initially set up for Mike and Paula Musgrove, Lindsay’s parents, in August. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026