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
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Recent Examples of ultimately
As the race for innovation continues, the success of programs like God’s Eye may ultimately depend on whether manufacturers can prove that advanced driving technologies deliver measurable improvements in safety, reliability, and consumer trust.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
But the opposing parties ultimately battled it out to a draw.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
The film — which follows a group of misfits who are pulled through a portal into a cubic world and guided by an expert crafter named Steve (played by Black) — debuted to a record $163 million domestic opening and ultimately grossed $960 million worldwide.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 May 2026
Ahead of the premiere, Fisher and Wigfield sat down to discuss this season’s evolving dynamics, including the surprising bond between Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver) and Ginny, the woman Anne’s late husband cheated on her with, impregnated, and ultimately, left her for.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
But the opposing parties ultimately battled it out to a draw.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
The film — which follows a group of misfits who are pulled through a portal into a cubic world and guided by an expert crafter named Steve (played by Black) — debuted to a record $163 million domestic opening and ultimately grossed $960 million worldwide.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 May 2026
Ahead of the premiere, Fisher and Wigfield sat down to discuss this season’s evolving dynamics, including the surprising bond between Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver) and Ginny, the woman Anne’s late husband cheated on her with, impregnated, and ultimately, left her for.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimately
Adverb
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So the time comes for leaving, eventually, always.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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After his two-season run as Norman Wilson, Mayor Carcetti's campaign manager, Cathey eventually had a recurring role as Freddy on House of Cards, winning an Emmy for his role in 2015.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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Coming off the club’s first playoff berth in four years, the belief around the team was that the Red Sox had finally turned a corner and were ready to take the next step as a championship contender.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Then came party number two on Sunday, when Arsenal’s players finally got their hands on the trophy and lifted it above their heads in the last game of the league season – cue more scenes of celebration across the English capital and beyond.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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And if that passion translates to performance, Zoe will someday join her sisters on the national team.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Through it all the fear that drove her was running out of time—time to see her sons become men and to meet her grandchildren someday.—
Ayren Jackson-Cannady,
SELF,
29 May 2026
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“Ultimately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimately. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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