FINALLY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

finally

adverb

ˈfī-nᵊl-ē

Definition of finally next

as in eventually

at a later time we're making steady progress and may finally finish this project

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Recent Examples of finally But then also the third thing was counseling — finding someone who could help me get rid of those negative things in my life and finally put those to rest. —

Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026 And finally, how many back-to-back road games are the Dolphins slated to play? —

Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026 Sony Pictures announced earlier this year that Storrie would be guest starring in the sci-fi series’ fifth season, and the viral actor’s episode finally premiered on May 15. —

Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026 After years spent diversifying its low-end components and moving electronics down from the high end to the middle of its range, Shimano has finally decided to rationalize everything. —

ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for finally

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Yet doctors eventually assured her that physical activity for a recovering pediatric leukemia patient would be beneficial to his quality of life.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Companies worldwide are exploring how machines could eventually support warehouses, factories, customer service operations, healthcare facilities, and even households.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026