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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The other scam involved a caller posing as a bank official, ultimately resulting in unauthorized debit card transactions.
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Wayne Ford, USA Today, 23 May 2025
The Broncos hope the selections of Jones and Robinson will ultimately help avoid a steep drop from the considerable heights their defensive front has reached.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Often, as with the girl traveling to Mexico, the dog’s scent leads to clues that help police ultimately find the person.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Vehicles were unable to make it through Kaiser Pass because of heavy snow blocking the road, but helicopters were used to scout above Mono Hot Springs and around Lake Edison, where Slaton was ultimately found.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Wayne Ford, USA Today, 23 May 2025
The Broncos hope the selections of Jones and Robinson will ultimately help avoid a steep drop from the considerable heights their defensive front has reached.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Often, as with the girl traveling to Mexico, the dog’s scent leads to clues that help police ultimately find the person.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Vehicles were unable to make it through Kaiser Pass because of heavy snow blocking the road, but helicopters were used to scout above Mono Hot Springs and around Lake Edison, where Slaton was ultimately found.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for ultimately
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“Ultimately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultimately. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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