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

Even with a Super El Niño, Colorado's winter weather will depend on how storms track across the region and where precipitation ultimately falls. — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

The issue ultimately comes down to credibility, an essential attribute for any press secretary. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

However, private schools may be better positioned to capture the money — and public school advocates worry that the program could ultimately advance the privatization of education. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

But these infrequent episodes ultimately didn’t sway my stance. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026