as in eventually
at a later time
we'll ultimately renovate this section of the house, but for now it will stay as it is
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Recent Examples of ultimately
Connecticut and America deserve healthcare systems that facilitate scientific research, incorporate emerging evidence and integrate the treatment options that rigorous study ultimately demonstrates to be safe and effective.
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John R. Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
Meanwhile Karl Lagerfeld designed exquisite Weimar Kabaret-ish costumes (these ultimately proved too fragile to attach Madonna's monitoring system to.
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Hamish Bowles,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
That has ultimately been of great benefit to American sports.
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Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Senra ultimately paid out of pocket for years before the show could cover its own costs.
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Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
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John R. Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
Meanwhile Karl Lagerfeld designed exquisite Weimar Kabaret-ish costumes (these ultimately proved too fragile to attach Madonna's monitoring system to.
—
Hamish Bowles,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
That has ultimately been of great benefit to American sports.
—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Senra ultimately paid out of pocket for years before the show could cover its own costs.
—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for ultimately
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimately
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On May 17, 1959, an 18-year-old Lee returned to San Francisco and eventually made his way to Hollywood.
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These birds will eventually be released on Palmyra Atoll, a brown snake-free island in the Pacific Ocean.
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With more time added on to the 10 minutes of stoppage, Croatia finally found an equalizer.
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After decades of litigation, the tribe finally recovered its water rights.
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At the time, very few of those local creators had any idea that their art would someday become a global export.
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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.
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“Ultimately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimately. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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