eventual
adjective
even·tu·al
i-ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)wəl 
-ˈven-chəl,
-chü-əl
1
archaic
: contingent, conditional
2
: taking place at an unspecified later time : ultimately resulting
They counted on our eventual success.
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The group now will advance to the next round of voting to determine the eventual field of five nominees.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
If the theory is that Pennywise is only now able to see through time because the cage was lifted, then taking out his eventual killers’ ancestors might be a new hobby.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
The decline in Zillow signals investors are bracing for the eventual impact of Google's foray into the real estate market.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
Three of the six hostages were expected to be released in the first phase of an eventual ceasefire agreement.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
If the theory is that Pennywise is only now able to see through time because the cage was lifted, then taking out his eventual killers’ ancestors might be a new hobby.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
The decline in Zillow signals investors are bracing for the eventual impact of Google's foray into the real estate market.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
Three of the six hostages were expected to be released in the first phase of an eventual ceasefire agreement.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Eventual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eventual. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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eventual
adjective
even·tu·al
i-ˈvench-(ə-)wəl
-ˈven-chəl
: coming at some later time : ultimate
our eventual success
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