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finale

[fi-nal-ee, -nah-lee] / fɪˈnæl i, -ˈnɑ li /
NOUN
ending of an event
Synonyms
STRONGEST
climax conclusion denouement
STRONG
afterpiece cessation chaser close closer consummation culmination end epilogue finis finish payoff peroration summation termination wind-up
WEAK
blow off crowning glory end piece last act swan song
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning commencement initiation introduction opening start
WEAK
debut first act

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The Season 2 finale pulled in more than 6 million viewers across platforms, cementing the show as a crossover hit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Paul W. Downs, who created the series alongside Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky, said the finale encapsulates the ethos of the entire five-season project.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The hosts then pulled themselves to within two points soon after when Sailor converted his own try to set up a tense finale.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The emotion-tossed characters in this book take a vexingly long time to sort out their feelings and make choices, but the challenging narrative rewards persistent readers with a worthy finale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Every town of any real size held their Friday Festival, closing with the same grim finale.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead