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

Still, questions remain about whether the combination ultimately helps patients live longer, what the benefit looks like over longer periods of time and which patients benefit most. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Aldi’s Benton’s Original Chocolate Sandwich Creme Cookies have become a frequent Oreo comparison, and a Simply Recipes blind taste test found noticeable differences between the two, with the reviewer ultimately preferring Oreos. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

The former couple's divorce was ultimately finalized in October 2024. — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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