finality

noun

Definition of finalitynext
as in eventuality

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Recent Examples of finality 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 Nearby is the Lincoln Museum, filled with period artifacts and wax-figure dioramas that span the breadth of his life, from his early cabin years to the finality of Ford's Theatre. — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026 But Calico, his breakthrough from 2023, was a treasure trove of chilling revelations and picturesque stories about loss and finality. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026 Look the other person in the eye and give your voice a downward inflection at the end of your suggestion, indicating finality. — John Richardson attia Qureshi, CNBC, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for finality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finality
  1. eventuality
  2. tomorrow
  3. future
Noun
  • 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
  • Anxiety about new technologies ought not to alter this foundation, and there is little chance a court will allow this eventuality to come to pass.
    — David B Mcgarry, Oc Register, 8 July 2026
Definition of eventuality
Noun
  • These surreal celestial events happen every year or so around the globe – including tomorrow.
    — Regina G. Barber, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026
  • If friends tug you into big plans, leave room for edits and ask for feedback tomorrow, since a pause protects your clever mood.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of tomorrow
Noun
  • The combination of elevated inflation and a resilient labor market has raised the chances of an interest rate hike, futures markets show.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The business leaders profiled in these pages are moving ahead to future-proof their enterprises.
    — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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