at last

phrase

variants or at long last
Synonyms of at lastnext
: at the end of a period of time : finally
At last you've come home.

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The third-year edge rusher arrived at camp at 265 pounds, more than 10 pounds heavier than he was listed at last season. — Tyler M. Carmona july 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 That’s a problem for the crypto industry’s network of super PACs, known as Fairshake, which had nearly $140 million to spend at last count. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 July 2026 Hampton’s feats earned her the inaugural Yashin Trophy at last year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony, recognising her as the best goalkeeper in the world over the previous year. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 28 July 2026 On the one hand, Friedman himself, and Walter himself, and Dave Roberts and Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts and a cast of heroes talked up a three-peat at last year’s championship celebration. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at last

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of at last was before the 12th century

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“At last.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20last. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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