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Definitions

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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The kid from Tashkent who was once the second-youngest grandmaster in history is finally having his star turn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Suzanne Wille and I finally met in person in a strangely perfect place and time: The Art Institute of Chicago, the city’s most famous museum, during Christmas week.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Around the first anniversary of Cynthia’s death, he finally told her he loved her.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Just over a year later, it was revealed that Foster and her husband, Ted Griffin, were also divorcing, around three months before she and Jackman finally confirmed their romance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“This doesn’t make any sense,” Theo says finally.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.