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ultimately Synonyms
Another word for ultimately
Choosing another word for ultimately depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
Finally; in the end, after a long process or series of events.
Usage Example
"Although the negotiations were complex, the two companies eventually reached a mutually beneficial agreement."
Strongest
eventually
finally
in the end
Strong
at last
in the long run
sooner or later
conclusively
• adverb (Context 2)
At the most basic, fundamental, or essential level.
Usage Example
"The success of any educational reform fundamentally depends on the dedication of classroom teachers."
Strongest
fundamentally
essentially
basically
Strong
primarily
at heart
Opposites of ultimately
The opposite of ultimately shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
initially
superficially
originally
at first
ostensibly
firstly
preliminarily
incidentally
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ultimately. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ultimately