FINALITY Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

finality

noun

Definition of finality

as in eventuality

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Recent Examples of finality The pallid grayness of Mike Eley’s cinematography is probably supposed to mimic the finality of HIV/AIDS taking hold, but there’s no passion aesthetically to counterbalance what becomes absolute misery onscreen to watch. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 No accusers were left to judge her, and the fear and finality of her situation dissolved. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 The prospect of a book, uneditable once on shelves, presented an overwhelming feeling of finality compared to the ever-evolving, ephemeral language of fashion design. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2026 As the final seconds ticked off the clock in the first-round loss to UCLA, the realization of its finality began to settle in. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for finality

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Noun

Yet the likelihood of that eventuality coming to pass has receded substantially now the England international has signed a new five-year contract.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Prepare the hold statement for eventualities beforehand, and assign only one person who will be permitted to make the announcement without seeking consensus through committees.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of eventuality

Noun

While this is online only for now, Harper sees brick and mortar in its future, whether that’s in the form of a pop up or a more permanent presence in a couple of key cities.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
The Court was right to enjoin the White House from enforcing this 'unconstitutional ban on the free press' for the foreseeable future.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

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