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

The researchers had initially suggested that Heap use a fast tempo to reflect infants’ heart rates, which are typically higher than adults’, but the theory clearly had its limits. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Lee said the country expects to collect more taxes than initially projected this year. — Amelia Lucas,lisa Kim, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

Hurts was initially ruled out Thursday for the Eagles' upcoming game against Carolina. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

She was initially diagnosed in September 2025 with stage 1 invasive lobular carcinoma, which is hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026