Definitions

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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Shona Campbell and Lucia Scott ran in tries for Scotland after a huge momentum shift in the second half, while Wales captain Kate Williams pulled one back to set up a frantic finale.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The two elements meshed during the filming of the series finale of Fox’s rollicking family comedy in 2006.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Eric Tuchman and Yahlin Chang, co-showrunners of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ spoke about the finale of Hulu’s dystopic drama and the show’s parallels to the real world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Paul W. Downs, who created the series alongside Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky, said the finale encapsulates the ethos of the entire five-season project.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Well, I’ve decided that the spring concert is going to be all Latin music, and that song is going to be the finale.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick

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