ultimately

adverb

ˈəl-tə-mət-lē How to pronounce ultimately (audio)
Definition of ultimatelynext
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 Sharif also ordered criminal proceedings against those ultimately found responsible. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 The judge ultimately ruled that Weatherall must remain in custody until a psychological evaluation is completed in September, per Fox Carolina. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 John ultimately tells Hal everything Antaan revealed, despite being warned not to. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 An object called Eris, which is larger than Pluto, ultimately led astonomers to downgrade Pluto to a dwarf planet in 2006. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ultimately
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimately
  1. eventually
  2. finally
  3. someday
Adverb
  • Members of a local self-defense citizens brigade eventually intervened by firing warning shots into the air to stop the attack.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Dejuan White, a veteran performer in the scene, has watched Kansas City’s ballroom community develop since 2006 and wants the city to eventually become a destination for competitors across the country.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of eventually
Adverb
  • By the end of that first part, Russia had invaded Ukraine, TV Rain had been fully banned, and all of Loktev’s subjects had finally left their country.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Beneath the cringe internet overshare was a welcome indication that the vaginal microbiome has finally moved from an obscure area of medical research into mainstream conversation.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of finally
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  • But the United States, Canada, and Mexico may someday want to attract more Chinese investment that does not pose security risks, especially in high-tech sectors that might benefit North American competitiveness.
    — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Maybe someday, that will be fodder for a fabulous conversation on Ultimate Girls Trip.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of someday

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“Ultimately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimately. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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