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

Based on that successful experience, and with modest means, Merrill started Underwriters’ Electrical Bureau, the laboratory that would ultimately become Underwriters Laboratories (UL). — David Niccolini, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

But it’s just fueled Gomez to use her voice more and reach for opportunities, such as competing on Dancing with the Stars with pro Val Chmerkovskiy in 2023 and ultimately winning season 32. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

But ultimately, this is not what neural circuits research is all about. — Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026

Frabotta’s physician assistant program was ultimately deemed professional and eligible for up to $50,000 annually in federal loans. — Heather Hollingsworth, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026