IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

in the fullness of time

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Definition of in the fullness of time

as in eventually

at a later time They were assured that in the fullness of time the problem would resolve itself.

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in the end

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Later in the quarter, a North Side mistake in the end zone resulted in a safety, increasing the advantage to 9-0.

— Aliza Acuna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
Ashlynd Barker picked off the pass in the end zone intended for Cooper Barkate on Miami’s opening drive of the second half.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

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