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

Tartus and the newer Hmeimim ultimately never realized the full strategic potential Moscow not long ago envisaged for them. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

The shouting match ultimately ended with Anthony deciding not to testify, a decision his attorneys said hampered his ability to effectively claim self-defense in the killing. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026

Whether players like Semi Ajayi and Paddy McNair have the staying power deep into December to keep clean sheets — which ultimately will be key because Hull don’t look like a team full of goals — remains to be seen. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

The Board of Review ultimately sided with Kaegi and Lehman, holding the $70 million value Kaegi had initially set. — Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026