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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Playing a small role in the finale of BBC comedy Gavin & Stacey has been a high point in an award-winning career that spans stage and screen, according to Welsh actor Rakie Ayola.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Fans of the show had long held out hope that the characters would finally get together, with 59% of Wales' population and 39% of the UK watching the Christmas Day finale.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

So Balogun said the last thing the team wants to do now is take its foot off the gas for Thursday’s group-play finale with Turkey.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

But by the time the season finale rolls around, Tom believes every old wives’ tale.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

We were doing our Net Sports Unit, which meant two weeks of Badminton, two weeks of Ping-Pong/Table Tennis, and the grande finale: two weeks of Volleyball.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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