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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Jeff Probst accidentally revealed the loser of a finale challenge ahead of the scene airing during the ‘Survivor 50’ live finale.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Fallon and Kimmel both announced last week they would not be airing new episodes of their shows on the night of Colbert's finale out of respect.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Colbert named Pope Leo XIV as his dream guest for the finale, which is unlikely but certainly appropriate.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

The show’s Season 7 finale aired in February.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

And then the grand finale, the moment they have all been waiting for.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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