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
Examples of ultimately in a Sentence
The changes ultimately proved to be unnecessary.
Ultimately, it's a question of who is more popular.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Despite their attempts to create a diversion, Flores was ultimately found hiding in a ditch, where he was captured.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Columbia University called in the NYPD twice, saw an academic building occupied, shifted to hybrid instruction, and ultimately canceled commencement.
—Jason Jewell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Yet, Councilman Chi Ossé chose to get involved, physically obstructing law enforcement, with him ultimately being arrested.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Ultimately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultimately. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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