ultimately
adverb
ul·ti·mate·ly
ˈəl-tə-mət-lē 
1
: in the end : fundamentally
the word comes ultimately from Latin
2
: eventually
ultimately, they agreed
Synonyms
Examples of ultimately in a Sentence
The changes ultimately proved to be unnecessary.
Ultimately, it's a question of who is more popular.
Recent Examples on the Web
Police initially suspected others in three killings of which Turner was ultimately convicted.
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Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2024
The interim trustee, and later the permanent trustee , in Jones’ personal case will ultimately decided Infowars’ fate.
—Jon Passantino, CNN, 14 June 2024
Many considered Belichick, a six-time Super Bowl champion in his 24 seasons as New England head coach, a favorite for the Falcons job, though Atlanta ultimately chose Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2024
If plans ultimately are finalized for Charlotte, Turkish Airlines would be the sixth carrier based outside the U.S. with service at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, according to the airport’s website.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2024
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Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2024
The interim trustee, and later the permanent trustee , in Jones’ personal case will ultimately decided Infowars’ fate.
—Jon Passantino, CNN, 14 June 2024
Many considered Belichick, a six-time Super Bowl champion in his 24 seasons as New England head coach, a favorite for the Falcons job, though Atlanta ultimately chose Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2024
If plans ultimately are finalized for Charlotte, Turkish Airlines would be the sixth carrier based outside the U.S. with service at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, according to the airport’s website.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2024
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“Ultimately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultimately. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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