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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Shenk’s Homestead is a sour mash whiskey (not a bourbon or rye) that is named after John Shenk, the man who founded the Pennsylvania distillery in the 18th century that would later be purchased by Abraham Bomberger—hence the name of the Legacy Series bourbon—and ultimately become Michter’s.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
Officials attempted life-saving measures, but the fire captain ultimately succumbed to her injuries.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Originally expected to spend just eight days in orbit, the duo ultimately stayed 286 days — or more than nine months.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
The company ultimately paid the boxer over $137 million for the rights to use his name on the product.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
Officials attempted life-saving measures, but the fire captain ultimately succumbed to her injuries.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Originally expected to spend just eight days in orbit, the duo ultimately stayed 286 days — or more than nine months.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
The company ultimately paid the boxer over $137 million for the rights to use his name on the product.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultimately
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Meanwhile, Saldívar barricaded herself in a truck outside, threatening to take her own life before eventually surrendering.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Bali eventually took Roosevelt’s recommendation in 2024.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Spencer finally catches a break, but bad luck continues to follow his better half.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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While Spencer finally boarded a train to head west, his wife Alex continued to face some truly perilous challenges on her own quest to get to Montana.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The paper-printing machines of the past 40 years may indeed someday be completely discontinued, but the necessity to send facsimiles of documents lives on.—
Tamsin Gable,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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As a young progressive, Ocasio-Cortez has been looked to by many Democrats as someone who someday could lead.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Ultimately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimately. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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