Synonyms of finally

finally

adverb

ˈfī-nᵊl-ē 

as in eventually

at a later time

we're making steady progress and may finally finish this project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eventually
• someday
• soon
• ultimately
• sometime
• in time
• yet
• at length
• in the end
• sooner or later
• shortly
• at last
• promptly
• immediately
• momentarily
• in the fullness of time
• presently
• imminently
• before long
• right now
• forthwith
• right off
• right away
• by and by
• directly
• straightaway
• anon
• straightway
• pronto

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• never
• ne'er
• nevermore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of finally

This isn’t just the joy of a player who finally made an impact for his college football team. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Oct. 2026

Global experiential marketing spend reached $128 billion in 2024, finally surpassing pre-pandemic levels. — Alvin Stafford, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Mike McDaniel was supposed to be the one who would finally unlock Justin Herbert‘s full potential. — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

And then on Friday, the nation’s highest court finally put the issue to rest. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026