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

As the first three episodes unfold, the number keeps appearing in increasingly sinister ways — ultimately helping connect the season’s seemingly disparate characters and storylines. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

However, booking projects in the entertainment industry is often unpredictable and fluctuates, which leads to larger gaps between employment opportunities and ultimately makes meeting that threshold more difficult. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

In the context of AI adoption, one of a leader’s key tasks is ultimately to understand the entire flow—where work waits and why. — Illia Smoliienko, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The album talks about a process of searching and ultimately transforming. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026