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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That doesn’t happen until Act 4, but at the earlier finale, full of tomfoolery, the stage is well set for depth in a way not dissimilar to “Falstaff.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The following contains spoilers from Season 2 of "Beef," including the finale.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Higgins, who lost Season 4 of “The Traitors” in the finale after being blindsided by her friend and co-star Rob Rausch, rose to prominence on “Love Island” in 2019.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

At least the climax to the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage provided a gripping finale to follow the previous week's thrilling Masters.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

I keep thinking of other pairs completing their treasure hunts and getting their invitations to the finale while we bake in this hot room.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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