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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Below, a frame-by-frame look at the setup that went into the show’s season-two finale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The most complicated case of the finale episode comes when a patient needs emergency surgery to extract her baby, then a second team in the room works to save the oxygen-starved newborn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The Lakers have until Sunday’s regular-season finale to sign any player waived by his former team before March 1 to standard contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Given the magnitude of what is on the horizon on the pitch, all parties are understood to agree that it isn't the right time with the full focus on the season finale.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

This wretched note was the finale of Emma’s breakfast.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

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