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

The series finale of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” airs at 11:35 p.m.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Having passed through checkpoints in Greece, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia, Thursday's finale saw the remaining contestants head north from Kharkhorin.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

You can watch the Race Across the World finale on BBC One at 20:00 BST on Thursday 21 May and on iPlayer.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

With less than a minute to go, Herrmann's orchestra launches into a dramatic finale, marking the end of the radio play.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

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