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
The president dismissed Republican candidate Sliwa, saying that a vote for him would ultimately help propel Mamdani.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Jacob ultimately died 77 days after he was diagnosed, after the cancer had spread to his brain, Garland said.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
That book led to a number of shows, from A Cook’s Tour and No Reservations to The Layover and, ultimately, Parts Unknown.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
The University of Miami law school graduate was a relatively young prosecutor in 2004 when she was chosen to lead a team to prosecute Smith — who was ultimately convicted of the murders of six people, mostly associated with gang activity and drug trade.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Jacob ultimately died 77 days after he was diagnosed, after the cancer had spread to his brain, Garland said.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
That book led to a number of shows, from A Cook’s Tour and No Reservations to The Layover and, ultimately, Parts Unknown.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
The University of Miami law school graduate was a relatively young prosecutor in 2004 when she was chosen to lead a team to prosecute Smith — who was ultimately convicted of the murders of six people, mostly associated with gang activity and drug trade.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimately
Adverb
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The Bucks did exactly what Antetokounmpo asked, playing the Warriors tough all night and eventually pulling out a win behind a career-high 32 points from Ryan Rollins.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Rust was eventually completed and released in May.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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With yet another title opportunity against Stratton, some believe that now may finally be the time for Cargill to win the top female prize on the blue brand.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Al-Khelaifi and Perez’s relationship was seriously damaged by Real Madrid’s long pursuit of Mbappe, which finally ended with the player leaving PSG to join Madrid in summer 2024.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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People looking to lose weight and lower their blood sugar may someday be able to get a single injection that turns their cells into tiny factories churning out a protein that is essentially the active ingredient in drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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And since the shooting, Zwerner said she’s left teaching, completed cosmetology school and hopes to someday go into a new career in beauty.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Ultimately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimately. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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