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
Michael was originally slated for an April 2025 release, but the production required a significant overhaul, ultimately landing in theaters in April 2026.
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Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
The future of the arena will depend on the particulars of the plan that’s ultimately selected.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
But the menu is ultimately the host’s call, making the choices very much a diplomatic flex.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Indiana wideout Omar Cooper ultimately went to the Jets in that spot.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
The future of the arena will depend on the particulars of the plan that’s ultimately selected.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
But the menu is ultimately the host’s call, making the choices very much a diplomatic flex.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Indiana wideout Omar Cooper ultimately went to the Jets in that spot.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimately
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Harry and Meghan stepped back from their senior royal roles in 2020 due to media intrusion and racist coverage, eventually taking residence in Canada and, later, California, with their two children – Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The demonstration, set to launch in May 2026, could eventually test humanoid robots in a wide range of airport tasks, including cleaning aircraft cabins and possibly handling ground support equipment such as baggage carts, according to a Japan Airlines press release.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hendrickson added that the Packers had six people in the war room on the phone with other teams trying to trade up for McClellan and finally landed on the Buccaneers as a partner.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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By hooking a solo shot around the Pesky Pole, the lefty swinger finally hit his first dinger of the year off Boston southpaw Payton Tolle.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The development raises questions about whether this kind of technology could someday learn not only to help humans, but to also become capable of harming them.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sophie is hoping to become a vet someday.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Ultimately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimately. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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