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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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The Red Roses' record points-scorer, who had been player-coaching at Loughborough Lightning, hung up her boots after England's final victory over Canada.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Coachella 2009 marked the final year the general public could buy single-day tickets to the festival.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Doncaster's Harper, who suffered a nasty cut after a clash of heads in the eighth, showed great spirit to continue throwing until the final round.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The dogs fairly hum with energy as we slide gleefully down the final hills into the checkpoint just before we go out on the ice and it is the end of day thirteen.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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