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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Dead skin cells not being efficiently sloughed off can cause congestion, inflammation, and eventual breakouts.
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Twiggy Jalloh, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
Quan’s eventual awards run was the stuff of dreams: Giddy reunions with Harrison Ford, incredible stories about his multi-faceted career, beaming appearances at all the big events, all topped off with his very own Best Supporting Actor win at the Oscars.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2025
To be clear, the Court’s order has no bearing on, and is not indicative of, the eventual outcome of the ongoing litigation.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Buttigieg's eventual decision could affect the choices of potential rivals.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2025
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Twiggy Jalloh, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
Quan’s eventual awards run was the stuff of dreams: Giddy reunions with Harrison Ford, incredible stories about his multi-faceted career, beaming appearances at all the big events, all topped off with his very own Best Supporting Actor win at the Oscars.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2025
To be clear, the Court’s order has no bearing on, and is not indicative of, the eventual outcome of the ongoing litigation.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Buttigieg's eventual decision could affect the choices of potential rivals.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 5 Feb. 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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