EVENTUAL Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

eventual

adjective

Definition of eventual

as in final

coming or happening at a later time our eventual success She lost to the eventual champion. This plant reaches an eventual height of 15 feet.

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Recent Examples of eventual Goldman is also well positioned to capitalize on the market volatility fueled by higher interest rates, while an eventual end to the Iran war could unleash another wave of mergers and acquisitions and IPOs. — Alexa Lomonaco,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 That would be Orenstein’s first project with his eventual longtime writing and producing partner Saul Turteltaub. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Baltovich spent nine years in prison until 2000, before an eventual acquittal in 2008 after prosecutors dropped all charges. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 Most of the 50,000 startups of the dot-com boom were wiped out in the eventual bust, destroying wealth for their investors; around ten survive today as tech giants. — Ruchir Sharma, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eventual

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Daniel Espino, Erik Sabrowski, Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith allowed only one baserunner the final four innings.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
The 21st and final season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians aired from March through June 2021.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of final

Adjective

The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023
The American Western drama is the latest of Taylor Sheridan's ever-growing Yellowstone franchise surrounding the legacy of the Dutton family from west of the Mississippi.

— Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023

Definition of latest

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In broad, romantic strokes, Diotima is Scott’s ultimate muse.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026
At Ann Demeulemeester, feathers, tulle and statement cuffs, alongside beaded jewelry, are the ultimate pieces to elevate a dark romantic looks.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of ultimate

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The question is whether the post-closing company can afford to do all of it while servicing that debt, integrating two enormous businesses, achieving the synergies its financing assumes, funding streaming and deleveraging on schedule.

— Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
In my experience, IP analysis also impacts post-closing integration assumptions around product and platform continuity, as well as revenue protection mechanisms tied to exclusivity and licensing integrity.

— Keegan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of closing

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Even without their local ties, Gash are a shoe-in at Eaux Claires, the Wisconsin music festival founded by Justin Vernon that expands on the experimental curiosity and unhurried approach at the heart of Bon Iver’s latter career.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
That latter region is where the jets release the most energy.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of latter

Adjective

Anne Hathaway Anne Hathaway supported Digger on Letterboxd, giving the movie five stars and the crowning achievement of being her first review ever.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
President Nelson Mandela presented the trophy to the home captain, Francois Pienaar, the crowning moment of a story that Clint Eastwood made into a Hollywood film, Invictus, in 2009.

— Daniel Gallan, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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