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final

[fahyn-l] / ˈfaɪn l /
ADJECTIVE
ending, last
Synonyms
STRONGEST
closing concluding eventual last-minute ultimate
STRONG
end finishing lag latest latter terminal
WEAK
crowning hindmost supreme terminating
Antonyms
WEAK
beginning commencing continuing first inconclusive interim introductory opening persistent starting temporary
ADJECTIVE
conclusive, definitive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decisive definite finished
STRONG
absolute determinative
WEAK
decided determinate incontrovertible irrefutable irrevocable settled unanswerable unappealable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
indefinite
WEAK
beginning commencing continuing first inconclusive interim introductory opening persistent starting temporary

Example Sentences

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There are 49 entries remaining, and a maximum of 34 runners will line up on the day after the final field and four reserves are announced on Wednesday.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Kluska noted that Soleno recently received its Day 180 questions from the European Medicines Agency, or the final set of queries that must be answered in order to secure a marketing authorization.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“Oh my gosh,” said weeping star Lauren Betts after the final buzzer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The BEA releases its final estimate for fourth-quarter gross-domestic-product growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Just after 8:30 a.m., they began their final pass.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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