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last word

NOUN
authoritative statement
Synonyms
WEAK
clincher dernier cri final say point well taken valid point veto power
ADJECTIVE
extremely stylish
Synonyms
STRONG
avant-garde chic in vogue modish stylish à la mode

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Even in death, Jackson has the last word.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Now he has blocked it from being certified, but the Virginia Supreme Court will have the last word, and is holding a hearing next week.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

They also are crucial for cases in U.S. appellate courts, which are the last word on most matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“The jury’s verdict is not the last word on this matter,” Live Nation said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The last word came as a hiss and a snarl and the golden doors of the locket swung wide with a little click.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling