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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A giant vanilla cake with chocolate ganache was cut in dramatic fashion for the gala’s finale while guests mingled around the space hunting down a slice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

HBO confirms the episode was the series finale.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Trust that the “The Bear” finale will be worth it.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

The following contains spoilers for the fifth season, including the series finale, of "Hacks"

From Salon • May 29, 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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