ULTERIOR Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

ulterior

adjective

Definition of ulterior

as in eventual

occurring at a later time were able to proceed without ulterior argument

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Recent Examples of ulterior Could Donal have some ulterior, possibly financial, motive for wanting to check out the family business again? — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025 The Dershowitz theory does not compute because the government invariably manipulates projections about future harm for ulterior partisan or personal motives. — Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025 At this point, supporter opposition to the Egyptian venture appeared to have ulterior reasoning, beyond the dispute about Mashhour’s comments, owing to the club’s recent performance on the pitch. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025 In the larger sense, along with truth comes a distortion of it, sometimes innocently and inadvertently but, more often than not, by design and for ulterior purposes. — Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ulterior

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Adjective

There are also plans afoot by the French defense procurement agency (DGA) called SNA3G, which are preliminary plans for an eventual replacement of the Suffren-class in the future.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Everything was starting to come up roses for the defending national champions during a frantic fourth quarter, which also saw Jeremiah Smith give the Buckeyes the eventual game-winning touchdown.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of eventual

Adjective

Flood expects discovery to begin in the coming months, as the lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, attorneys' fees and a jury trial.

— Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
The county has an ample pot of uncommitted funds in coming years, however, in part because of the rapid growth of the revenue stream.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of coming

Adjective

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

Adjective

Meanwhile, Air France-KLM has suspended flights to Riyadh until 31 October and Delta Air Lines has delayed planned services from Atlanta to Riyadh, initially due to start on October 23, until March 2027.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
For starters, the amino acid must be compatible with the backbone folding up into its planned structure.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of planned

Adjective

Frieze London will mark his third fair this year after last showing at one in January 2020.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Following President Donald Trump‘s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico last month, a federal judge has once again blocked him from doing so.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of last

Adjective

In Chiclayo, one of Peru’s largest cities, excitement over Leo’s anticipated homecoming turned to apprehension after his diagnosis.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
The indefatigable Hellboy and Sons of Anarchy star, now 76, has half a dozen films in production, and next year is aiming to play Ernest Hemingway in a new biopic set in Cuba and will co-star in the anticipated Sons of Anarchy spinoff Legends.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of anticipated

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