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finally

[fahyn-l-ee] / ˈfaɪn l i /
ADVERB
beyond any doubt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
certainly completely decisively definitely permanently
STRONG
lastly
WEAK
assuredly beyond recall beyond shadow of doubt conclusively convincingly determinately done with enduringly for all time for ever for good in conclusion inescapably inexorably irrevocably once and for all past regret settled with conviction
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtfully dubiously questionably
WEAK
inconclusively
ADVERB
in the end; after period of time
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 at the last moment 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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None of this is good news for a sector that was hoping sales would finally recover in 2026 after being roughly flat for two years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The family said he was especially keen to get out of hospital because they had "finally" found a school "perfectly suited to his needs", which he was able to try out before his operation.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Sitting at the Chateau Marmont two days after her debut Coachella set, it seems that wish has finally come true.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

A sustained move above $75,200 could be a sign that bitcoin is finally regaining momentum after months of pressure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Every time I think I’ve finally found the right words, I can’t figure out how to arrange them so they make the most sense.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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