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

His goal at last year’s state meet was to qualify for finals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Collins, who doesn’t have a vote on the Fed’s rate-setting body this year, said she supported removing language at last month’s meeting suggesting the next rate move would be a cut.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Nevertheless, the world number two has overcome demons that led to a near 11-year wait for his fifth major title which came at last year's Masters.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

We look at last year’s top performers and assume they’ll repeat.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

“There is great darkness,” he said at last.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Related Words

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