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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 two elements meshed during the filming of the series finale of Fox’s rollicking family comedy in 2006.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

Paul W. Downs, who created the series alongside Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky, said the finale encapsulates the ethos of the entire five-season project.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

He then traded frames with his opponent to set up a mouth-watering finale to the tournament against Zhao or reigning champion Higgins, who begin their semi-final at 13:00 BST on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri