Finally
Finally adverb - At a later time.
In a while and finally are semantically related. In some cases you can use "In a while" instead an adverb "Finally".
In a while
Finally and in a while are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Finally" instead an adverb phrase "In a while".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- subsequently and finally
- subsequently and in a while
- presently and finally
- presently and in a while
- in the end and finally
- in the end and in a while
- after a while and finally
- after a while and in a while
- ultimately and finally
- ultimately and in a while
- in due time and finally
- in due time and in a while
- eventually and finally
- eventually and in a while
Both terms in one sentence
- A sequel, The Demon of Go City'', has finally appeared, though it hasn't been updated in a while.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Kim Possible -
Earn Your Happy Ending: This episode has Luna finally overcome the guilt she feels from becoming Nightmare Moon and managing to forgive herself, and the episode ends with her enjoying the first peaceful dream she's had in a while.
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Given how common terrible parenting is in Neptune, it's not surprising this happens every once in a while: In the season one finale, Veronica finally calls out on her mother about everything, the drinking, the abandonment... and kicks her out.
Source: Series / Veronica Mars
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In a while and Finally. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/finally/in_a_while
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