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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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It didn’t happen right away this time, but investors who held through March’s market tumult are finding that the classic geopolitical playbook for the U.S. equity market is finally starting to pay off.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

It finally answers a long-standing question about early mammal evolution.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

BUDAPEST—The man who finally defeated Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán celebrated his victory Sunday night by marching through crowds of supporters waving the national flag to Frank Sinatra’s signature song, “My Way.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

More than 20 years after they became eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Iron Maiden are finally to be inducted, having first been nominated in 2021 and again in 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

An awkward silence hangs in the air for a few seconds before Helen turns to me and finally explains.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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