Definitions

ultimately

ADVERB

eventually

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basically conclusively finally someday sooner or later

WEAK

after a while after all as a conclusion at last at long last at the close by and by climactically fundamentally hereafter in conclusion in consummation in due time in future in the end in the sequel presently sequentially sometime somewhere

Antonyms

WEAK

never

Example Sentences

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"Ultimately we don't understand it but we would really like the sapling back," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Ultimately, interest-rate differentials are what pose the biggest obstacle to the yen’s appreciation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Ultimately, validation at the government level provides a vital tailwind as D-Wave broadens its focus.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Ultimately, “build where you sell” is going to become more and more critical.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Ultimately the Inka ended up with strong sheets of metal that glittered in the sun.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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