Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for final. Search instead for finan.
Definitions

final

[fahyn-l] / ˈfaɪn l /
ADJECTIVE
ending, last
Synonyms
STRONGEST
closing concluding eventual last-minute ultimate
STRONG
end finishing lag latest latter terminal
WEAK
crowning hindmost supreme terminating
Antonyms
WEAK
beginning commencing continuing first inconclusive interim introductory opening persistent starting temporary
ADJECTIVE
conclusive, definitive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decisive definite finished
STRONG
absolute determinative
WEAK
decided determinate incontrovertible irrefutable irrevocable settled unanswerable unappealable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
indefinite
WEAK
beginning commencing continuing first inconclusive interim introductory opening persistent starting temporary

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The Red Roses' record points-scorer, who had been player-coaching at Loughborough Lightning, hung up her boots after England's final victory over Canada.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Newsom is serving the last year of his final term as governor as he weighs running for president in 2028.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

By the final buzzer, it was a full-blown party.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The BEA releases its final estimate for fourth-quarter gross-domestic-product growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The school gathered for a final awards assembly.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.