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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Entering Sunday’s finale, LaRavia led the Lakers with 249 total deflections and ranked second with 3.0 deflections per game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

As the Premier League season approaches its finale, April could be the defining month for leaders Arsenal and closest challengers Manchester City.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

They have home advantage in this year's expected title showdown on 17 May, which could set up another barnstorming finale to the championship.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Based on Atwood’s 2019 novel of the same name, the new series takes place three to four years after “The Handmaid’s Tale” finale, which kicked off the beginning of the end of Gilead.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

And then the grand finale, the moment they have all been waiting for.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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