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

Certified financial planner Ernie Cave, founder of Cave Wealth Management, says that what goes down will ultimately go up, but when matters to retirees. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 July 2026

The task force’s job is to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, who ultimately have final say over what, if anything, is funded. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

That bid upended Pernod and Brown-Forman’s planned merger, and ultimately led to deal discussions being called off. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 26 July 2026

Invest in Personalized Treatments The sun can be incredibly stressful on your scalp, causing dryness, irritation and buildup that can ultimately affect the health of your hair. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026