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

Example Sentences

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The following contains spoilers for the series finale of "The Boys"

From Salon • May 24, 2026

The series finale of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” airs at 11:35 p.m.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Heading into the finale, Duncan is faced with the ethics of this tech deal involving his startup P.I.N.A.T.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Having passed through checkpoints in Greece, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia, Thursday's finale saw the remaining contestants head north from Kharkhorin.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

I do my imitation of the dance routine from TV and finish with the finale: Are you ready, boots?

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar

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