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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Dupont lifted back-to-back Six Nations titles on Saturday as France edged England 48–46 in an epic finale in Paris.

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As for Liverpool, there was little comfort in this result as they missed the chance to move back into the Premier League's top four, feeling the full anger of their fans at the finale.

From BBC

Allan also believes the lack of title winners in the Hearts dressing room could prove pivotal as the season reaches its finale.

From BBC

But, to be the best, surely an epic finale was required?

From BBC

What are the title permutations for Six Nations finale?

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