Synonyms of ultimately

ultimately

adverb

ˈəl-tə-mət-lē 

as in eventually

at a later time

we'll ultimately renovate this section of the house, but for now it will stay as it is

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eventually
• finally
• someday
• soon
• sometime
• in time
• at length
• sooner or later
• yet
• in the end
• at last
• shortly
• immediately
• promptly
• momentarily
• in the fullness of time
• imminently
• before long
• presently
• right now
• directly
• right away
• right off
• forthwith
• by and by
• straightaway
• anon
• straightway
• pronto

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• never
• ne'er
• nevermore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ultimately

Or is education to teach our students how to think, how to approach problems and figure out solutions and live in society, yes, aided by technology, but ultimately in their own right? — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

The new approach, the research team explains, could replace the current slow, labor-intensive process, ultimately slashing the cost of production. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

Raj’s time with the circuit was cut short; the domestic teams ultimately folded as the league transformed into NFL Europe, but by then, the kids had caught the bug. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026

An inability to protect the football, win on the road, or generate consistent quarterback play ultimately led to a quick, one-and-done exit for head coach Pete Carroll after the season finale. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026