someday

adverb

ˈsəm-ˌdā How to pronounce someday (audio)
Definition of somedaynext
as in eventually
at a later time the dream that we'll get to the other planets someday

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Recent Examples of someday That included home ownership — and, someday, family. — Mark Kreidler, New York Times, 25 June 2026 Although scientists cannot predict exactly when earthquakes will occur, the scientific community already had reached a consensus that the region would experience a large earthquake someday, even before the study was published. — Velvet Wu july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026 Like the Winter Olympics, Masters Tournament and Formula 1 races before it, the World Cup is inspiring some young people to try a new sport and others to imagine themselves on an international stage someday. — ABC News, 25 June 2026 One channel aired a popular Sunday-night highlights show from Argentina’s domestic league, called Fútbol de Primera, which not only introduced me to up-and-coming players who might someday make the national team but also gave me a mental map of the country’s cities and neighborhoods. — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for someday
Recent Examples of Synonyms for someday
  1. eventually
  2. finally
  3. sometime
  4. soon
Adverb
  • On May 17, 1959, an 18-year-old Lee returned to San Francisco and eventually made his way to Hollywood.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • These birds will eventually be released on Palmyra Atoll, a brown snake-free island in the Pacific Ocean.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of eventually
Adverb
  • With more time added on to the 10 minutes of stoppage, Croatia finally found an equalizer.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • After decades of litigation, the tribe finally recovered its water rights.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of finally
Adverb
  • The incident occurred sometime after midnight, according to the release.
    — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 6 July 2026
  • This flyby of 1998 KY26 would occur sometime in July 2031 if the spacecraft proceeds nominally.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
Definition of sometime
Adverb
  • Diaz, 52, suffered burns to her arm and stomach while trying to incinerate the car and was soon charged with Lopez’s murder, according to a court transcript and a criminal complaint.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Serving quick-cooking shrimp means that your family can enjoy dinner even sooner.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of soon

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