at last

Idioms  

1. Also, at long last. After a long time, finally, as in At last the speeches ended and dinner was served, or Harry's got his degree at long last. The first term dates from about 1200, the variant from the early 1500s. Also see at length, def. 2.

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Example Sentences

What is new, or newly visible, is that this tradition is at last finding a political voice that mainstream America can hear.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

Since then, the Knicks have had four straight winning seasons, reaching the Eastern Conference finals last year before at last going all the way for the third time in franchise history.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

It’s real: The two great flavors of What Next and What Next TBD together at last.

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2026

Nelly Korda watched someone else lift the trophy at last year’s U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Helen slides into place next to me and glances over nervously a few times, finally gently clearing her throat, until at last I return her gaze.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

Related Words

• already
• belatedly
• eventually
• someday
• sooner or later
• subsequently
• ultimately