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conclusion

[kuhn-kloo-zhuhn] / kənˈklu ʒən /
NOUN
end
Synonyms
STRONGEST
closure completion consequence denouement development ending outcome result
STRONG
cease cessation close culmination eventuality finale finish issue payoff period stop termination upshot wind-up wrap
WEAK
desistance end of the line
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning cause commencement introduction opening origin source start
STRONG
initiation
WEAK
concept preface prelude theory
NOUN
judgment, decision
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agreement conviction inference opinion resolution settlement verdict
STRONG
corollary deduction determination illation ratiocination resolve
WEAK
sequitur
Antonyms
STRONGEST
indecision
WEAK
beginning commencement concept introduction preface prelude start theory

Example Sentences

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The semi-final line-up will be completed on Thursday following the conclusion of the last two quarter-finals.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Class canceled: In a surprise and oddly timed move, Paramount has canceled “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” with the announcement coming right after the conclusion of the first season.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Even so, researchers have not reached a definitive conclusion.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

The auction is slated to begin on June 2 and is likely to take at least several weeks to reach its conclusion, he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

After the conclusion of a successful mission as the 53rd cosmonaut sent into space, Svetlana continued training.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.