at the last moment

PHRASE

finally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already belatedly eventually someday sooner or later subsequently ultimately

STRONG

lastly

WEAK

after a while after all as a sequel at last at length at long last at the eleventh hour at the end despite delay in conclusion in spite of all in the eleventh hour in the long run sometime tardily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

never

WEAK

doubtfully dubiously inconclusively

Example Sentences

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In 2022, Schlamminger was ready to reveal the result but stopped at the last moment after realizing that a subtle air pressure effect could influence the measurement.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Already this year, he had shown up to two different signature events without an invitation and warmed up as if he’d be playing, hoping someone would withdraw at the last moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

And yet, every time, Lucy yanked the ball away at the last moment, leaving Charlie Brown flying helplessly through the air.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Maxim Herkin, 37, is an Israel-Russian dual national who was invited to the festival at the last moment.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

For one thing, Lancelot arrived, at the last moment, by a still narrower margin.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

at the last moment

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