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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The following contains spoilers from Season 1 of "Rooster," including the finale.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Since the format was rejigged in 2022 so that the top two sides - England and France - meet in the finale, that game has become a Grand Slam decider.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

I think I’ve waited long enough to ask about Luke Cage, played by Mike Colter, showing up in the finale.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

That figure, the total raised for three paintings, was outdone by John Oliver promoting the auction of one more during the 2025 finale of “Last Week Tonight.”

From Salon • May 2, 2026

I thought this was the grand finale, but no, June switched over to the piano and banged out a jazzed-up version of “Go Tell It on the Mountain.”

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd

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