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

That, ultimately, is the biggest single question as England fly home. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Once certified, petitioners then have just over two months to collect and submit the requisite number of signatures to local registrars and ultimately the Secretary of State. — Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026

Ellie Goulding appeared at the quarterfinals, where her home country of England defeated Norway, before ultimately being eliminated after a semifinal loss to Argentina. — Malik Davis, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026

Their starvation reached new heights, and the men ultimately broke their promise to Odysseus and killed one of Apollo’s cattle. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026