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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The finale saw his Doctor regenerate, and the episode closed with the surprise reintroduction of Billie Piper, who previously played Rose Tyler in the show.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Catcher Will Smith did not play Sunday because of neck stiffness, despite Roberts predicting the catcher would return for the series finale.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

When Glitch Productions announced plans to show The Last Act - the title of the double-episode finale - in cinemas, fans were encouraged to contact cinema chains to demand that they screen it.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Trust that the “The Bear” finale will be worth it.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

When there was only one exposure left, Patrolman Mancuso decided to combine two of the props for a dramatic finale.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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