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adverb

ˈsəm-ˌtīm How to pronounce sometime (audio)
Definition of sometimenext
as in eventually
at a later time we'll get around to it sometime

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sometime

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adjective

as in former
having been such at some previous time a sometime athlete who's gotten awfully fat

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Recent Examples of sometime
Adverb
Then, sometime in the 2000s, a different Cruise took over, the star whose name alone could still fill a theater. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 Wilson will join the company sometime in 2027, succeeding Nik Jhangiani, who will remain in the role for a transition period. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Adjective
That’s according to a new report from SAE International’s (and sometime Ars contributor) Roberto Baldwin. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026 Actress and sometime performance artist Tilda Swinton will stage a performance at the Guggenheim Bilbao next month. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sometime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sometime
  1. eventually
  2. former
  3. someday
  4. old
  5. finally
  6. late
  7. soon
  8. erstwhile
Adverb
  • Turner eventually married Jonas in 2019 and had two kids with him.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • That architecture could eventually enable networks in which sensors monitor biological conditions continuously and automatically activate treatments when needed.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of eventually
Adjective
  • This time, the TPLF appears to have mobilized widely, bringing together former foes in its stated goal of removing Abiy from power in Addis Ababa, the federal capital.
    — SAMUEL GETACHEW, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Zeughauskeller, set inside a former armory, is another classic spot that serves Swiss staples like rösti.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of former
Adverb
  • Because the children often walked into the land to retrieve stray baseballs, Griffin said, the Bland family recognized the need for a public park, telling her dad about their desire someday to turn the property into just that.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Participants in an experimental study may not exactly represent the full variety of people who might someday receive a treatment that is eventually approved.
    — Mark Louie Ramos, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of someday
Adjective
  • The 30-year-old actress, who was named the Chinese brand ambassador for Kors last March, made her acting debut at 10 and has played numerous roles in historical, fantasy and romantic dramas.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The backstory Wynn Las Vegas opened in 2005 on the site of the old Desert Inn, with Encore following in 2008; the big move was pulling spectacle inside instead of giving it away free at the curb.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of old
Adverb
  • Director Janus Metz Pedersen elides the thornier aspects of Kaczynski’s life and career and instead focuses primarily on his years as a Harvard undergrad, intercutting it with the FBI manhunt that finally brought him to justice in 1996.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The best possibilities remain appealing after the excitement fades and the practical part finally enters the room.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of finally
Adjective
  • Her middle name, Hepler, was Lowe’s late mother’s maiden name and is his brother Rob Lowe’s middle name, per People.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • A couple in their late 70s gunned down their son-in-law in a California city park over the weekend, authorities said, and court documents showed the victim had been in a bitter custody dispute with their daughter.
    — TERRY CHEA, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of late
Adverb
  • Deer are not appearing much on camera during the daytime, but that might change soon.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The giant planet formed fairly soon after the sun (within a million years).
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of soon
Adjective
  • The Project’s ranks now include about 80 fishermen manning 15 boats who also support the tagging and research of their erstwhile prey (their work has led to the recent world-first tagging of 10 tiger sharks in Indonesian waters).
    — Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Three plays later, Kirk Cousins found Cody White with an 11-yard pass, the second touchdown of the day for the erstwhile practice-squad receiver.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of erstwhile

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